The Journal
Notes from the kitchen on private dining at home, planning the nights that matter, and what to expect from a chef at your table.
How to plan an anniversary dinner at home
An anniversary at home can beat any restaurant, if you plan the few things that matter and hand off the part you dread. Here is how.
Read morePrivate chef or caterer? How to choose
The two get used interchangeably, but they solve different problems. Here is how to tell which one your evening actually needs.
Read moreWhat actually happens when you hire a private chef
If you have never booked a private chef, the format can feel like a mystery. It is simpler, and more relaxed, than most people expect. Here is the whole evening, start to finish.
Read moreReady to plan your dinner?
Tell Chef Josh about your evening. He reads every message himself and usually replies within a day.