upcoming events

  • Sunday, January 15, 2017 - 12:00pm

    The My Private Chef Team collaborated with Internationally Famous Food Photographer, Stephen Hamilton to create beautiful photos that represent the many delicious offerings of our upscale gourmet dining service. The East and West Coast Oysters image was eneterd in several  photo award competitions and won!

  • Tuesday, November 29, 2016 - 7:00am

    Looking forward to the Holidays, Chef Chris has developed a marvelous assortment of recipes that your familiy and guests will applaud. He will present a cooking class featuring some deicious recipes perfect for Holiday entertaining. And, everyone gets to have a taste!

    Chef Tong's Holiday menu includes: 

    • Potato Leek Soup and Stilton Cheese

    • Pistachio crusted Rack of Lamb with Cabernet Sauce, Ratatouille and Sweet Potato Croquettes

    • Chocolate Mousse, Sea Salt, Blood Orange Olive Oil

    The cooking demonstration is on the...

  • Sunday, October 30, 2016 - 2:00pm

    On Sunday, October 30, from 2-5 pm, Andersonville will welcome guests to enjoy a sweet stroll through this delightful neighborhood as they particiate in the Annual Dessert Crawl. The neighborhood event celebrates the festive spirit of fall. it's a gourmet Trick or Treat experience with delectable desserts at every turn.

    Chef Tong will be serving a delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Parfait with Chocolate Ganache, Whipped Cream and roasted Peanuts.

    Look for him on the CARAMEL APPLE ROUTE at one of his favorite wine shops, In Fine Spirits, 5418 N. Clark Street.

    This...

  • Saturday, September 24, 2016 - 2:00pm

    Chef Christopher Tong of the upscale gourmet dining service, My Private Chef, is enthusiastic about European flavors and cuisine. He has been invited back to Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store to present an delicious Italian-themed menu inspired by his travels.

    A favorite with Bloomingdale's shoppers, Chef Tong will prepare:

    • Lemon Cannellini Bean Bruschetta

    • Rigatoni with Tuscan-Style Cauliflower, Mint and Pecorino

    • Tiramisu Mousse

    Chef Chris will cook and answer all of your questions about his delicious recipes. And,...

  • Saturday, August 6, 2016 - 10:30am

    Chef Tong will share his culinary expertise as he presents a cooking demonstration featuring locally produced seasonal ingredients offered by the Green City Market. The demonstration is on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. Chef Chris will prepare a tasty Southwestern Salad in a Flour Tortilla. You will learn how to prepare Chef Tong’s delicious recipe, and, of course, be able to taste it on the spot....

  • Sunday, July 24, 2016 - 1:30pm

    Chef Christopher Tong of the upscale Chicago gourmet dining service, My Private Chef, will share a favorite bison recipe during Food Network Magazine weekend at Chicago Botanic Garden’s popular annual Garden Chef Series sponsored by the Colorado Tourism Bureau.

    Chef Tong will show how to make a delicious dish featuring Colorado bison.

    Bison Steak with Ancho Chile Blueberry Sauce and Sweet Mashed Potatoes

    Chef Chris will appear on Sunday, July 24 at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden...

  • Sunday, July 10, 2016 - 3:30am

    Our Chef Christopher Tong, one of Chicagoland’s most accomplished chefs and a favorite at Taste of Chicago will appear again this year presenting delicious recipes.

    His demonstration is scheduled for Sunday, July 10 at 3:30 p.m., at the Lifeway Foods Taste Kitchen ...

  • Saturday, June 18, 2016 - 2:00pm

    One of Bloomingdale's favorite chefs, Chef  Chris Tong returns to present a delicious Summer cooking demonstration. He will serve some of his favorite Summer dishes.  And, you get to taste it all.

    Chef's menu: Watermelon...

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