Gradito is a premium service that connects clients with vetted, high-end private chefs and sommeliers for intimate, in-home or private dining experiences. Meaning “welcome” or “appreciated” in Italian, Gradito lives up to its name by bringing a sense of ease and elegance to the private dining world.
The platform allows anyone to bring a Michelin-level experience home, offering restaurant-quality cuisine, wine pairings, and seamless event coordination without leaving the comfort of their space. With Gradito, every detail is handled: from chef selection and menu design to preparation, service, and clean-up.
Trusted by brands like Tory Burch, Champagne Taittinger, Bain & Company, Hamptons Magazine, and Design Week, Gradito has become a preferred choice for private dinners, corporate events, and luxury gatherings.
The process is simple and efficient. Through Gradito, users can:
- Choose the time and location of their event and share preferences.
- Get matched with a Michelin-trained chef based on taste and style.
- Collaborate on a custom menu or select from curated chef offerings.
- Optionally add a sommelier for wine pairings and service.
- Sit back as the chef arrives fully prepared—with ingredients, equipment, and post-event cleanup included.
Gradito’s roster features top-tier culinary talent, from celebrated chefs to seasoned sommeliers, ensuring every event feels personal, polished, and unforgettable.
Featured NYC Chefs on Gradito
Chef Vitor
Trained in New York City’s top Michelin-starred restaurants, Chef Vitor brings a refined yet adventurous approach to modern cuisine. He is known for combining contemporary techniques with the vibrant, earthy flavors of the Amazon, creating dishes that are both inventive and deeply rooted in natural ingredients.
Chef Sean
Chef Sean’s impressive culinary journey has taken him through some of the world’s most celebrated kitchens, including Thomas Keller’s Bouchon (Las Vegas), Disfrutar (Barcelona, 2 Michelin stars), Quique Dacosta (Spain, 3 Michelin stars), Shirosaka (Tokyo, 1 Michelin star), and Tetsuya (Sydney, 3 Hats). His global perspective brings a rare level of precision, creativity, and artistry to every Gradito experience.
Chef Jeff
A New York native, Chef Jeff discovered his passion for cooking through his grandmother. He trained across the Momofuku restaurant group, including time at Momofuku Seibo in Australia, where he honed his skills in technique-driven, flavor-forward cuisine. Today, he works as a private chef in NYC, offering guests an elevated yet approachable dining experience.
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