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On Trend: Personal Chefs
by Irish Mae Silvestre
Some people instantly panic at the thought of hosting a dinner or large cocktail party. If that’s you, thankfully salvation appears at your doorstep in a white chef’s uniform. The popularity of private chefs is quickly gaining momentum, and the variety of customizable options that suit every budget will have guests asking for the recipe for those yummy canapés. Some of the city’s top private chef services – like My Private Chef, Inc. –...
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German-Born Chef Christopher Tong is featured in the First Annual Culinary Issue of German World Magazine. Chef Chris shares his background, beautiful food photography and one of his delicious recipes. This is well-deserved recognition of My Private Chef's growing popularity. Chef Tong is gaining a reputation for providing delicious gourmet fare, prepared to dazzle the eye and the appetite, and backed by flawless personal service.
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The Ultimate Summer Brunch-Chef Chris shares summer brunch ideas that your family and guests will applaud.
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Chicago Bear, Martellus Bennett enjoying a snack with Chef Tong.
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Named one of the top 100 Chefs in Chicago, Executive Chef Christopher Tong and his team of the upscale gourmet dining service, My Private Chef created and styled the dinner service for the Gatsby Glamour Wedding photo shoot at the famous Schweppe Estate in Lake Forest. Chef Tong and team partnered with Sheridan Road Magazine and photographer, Billy Rood to create the beautiful dinner scenes for the April issue. Focusing on fresh seasonal ingredients, My Private Chef caters weddings, corporate events and private dinner parties (they not only bring all ingredients and cookware to your home,...
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The popular appearances of Chef Christopher Tong of the upscale private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef, continue in the New Year with some wonderful menu ideas emphasizing healthy eating so essential for Gilda’s Club members and their families. People living with cancer know that healthy eating is important for the body and the spirit. The meals in this cooking series are designed to inspire people living with cancer to eat well, serve beautiful food and stay healthy. Celebrating his European roots, Chef Chris is making a French-themed dish for his cooking demonstration: Chicken...
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This Chicago-based private chef and gourmet dining service was founded six years ago by Chef Chris Tong. My Private Chef also offers private cooking lessons as well as morning and afternoon tea service. Chef Tong’s notable past clients include Michael J. Fox, Nancy Reagan, Michael Jordan, Dennis Rodman, Scottie Pippen, Fleetwood Mac and the Prince of Jordan. He has also worked with teams in the NBA, NFL and NHL. Chef Tong is full of interesting stories, like when he was challenged with creating a special menu based on a poem, or the time he arrived to a client’s residence to find the host...
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An exuberant photo of Chef Chris and Sous Chef Manny from their recent Chicago Botanic Garden appearance will be in the Jan/Feb issue of Food Network Magazine. Look for it on newsstands now. Happy New Year!