upcoming events
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Chef Christopher Tong presents a spectacular menu for Spring entertaining at the Cheney Mansion
Monday, May 3, 2010 - 7:00pm
What better place to celebrate the arrival of Spring than at the beautiful Cheney Mansion in Oak Park, Illinois. This elegant structure has been a desired location for parties, weddings, and other special events. Chef Christopher Tong has been invited back to the elegant Cheney Mansion to present a spectacular menu for Spring entertaining. Chef Tong will conduct a cooking demonstration in the famous mansion’s kitchen that includes hands-on participation. It will take place on Monday, May 3 from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Cheney Mansion, 220 Euclid Avenue, Oak Park, IL. Located 15 minutes from downtown Chicago. The fee is $70.00 per person. Advance registration is requested to reserve your place in the class. To register, contact Linda at the Cheney Mansion at (708) 383-2612. For more information about My Private Chef, a private chef and gourmet dining service, contact Event Services at 773.981.8131. -
Get a Taste of Spring at Whole Foods Market with Chef Tong of My Private Chef
Sunday, April 25, 2010 - 12:00pm
Whole Foods Market welcomes back Executive Chef Christopher Tong of the upscale Chicago-based private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef. He will present a cooking class featuring seasonal ingredients in the on-site classroom at Whole Foods Market Lakeview, 3300 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago. The class is designed to offer hands-on experience and will be held on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 12 noon. The menu features: Chilled asparagus soup with timbale of shrimp, avocado and caviar Pesto marinated salmon fillet baked in parchment paper with seasonal julienne vegetables, shiitake mushrooms, roasted potatoes, lemon and white wine. Fresh seasonal berries with Champagne Sabayon mousse There will be time for questions and answers about shopping, ingredients, and preparation. And, everyone gets a taste! The cost is $25 per person. To register, call Whole Foods Market Lakeview at 773.244.4200. -
Join My Private Chef for a Caribbean Flavorfest at Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store, Oakbrook, IL
Saturday, April 17, 2010 - 1:00pm
Chef Chris has been invited back to present some tasty Caribbean theme recipes. These mouthwatering recipes were inspired by Chef Tong’s travels and culinary experiences in this part of the world. The demonstration will take place on Saturday, April 17 at 1 p.m. at the Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store in Oakbrook Center. 4 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL, Demo Kitchen on 2. We hope to see you there! -
My Private Chef blooms with ideas for Spring at Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store
Saturday, March 27, 2010 - 2:00pm
Executive Chef Christopher Tong of the upscale Chicago-based private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef, will make another appearance at Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store. He will conduct one of his popular cooking demonstrations on Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 2-4 pm, at Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store at Medinah Temple, 600 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago. -
My Private Chef celebrates Fat Tuesday at Gilda's Club Chicago
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - 6:00pm
Chef Christopher Tong will continue his series of healthy cooking demonstrations at Gilda's Club, Chicago. The meals are designed to inspire people living with cancer, to eat well, serve beautiful food and stay healthy. This delicious Fat Tuesday cooking demonstration will take place on February 16, 2010 at 6pm. Gilda's Club, 537 N. Wells Street, Chicago. Free to anyone touched with cancer. 312.464.9900 -
MY PRIVATE CHEF FEATURES WINTER SOUPS COOKING CLASS AT WHOLE FOODS MARKET IN LAKEVIEW
Sunday, January 31, 2010 - 12:00pm
Shake off the winter blues with a cooking class featuring three hot soup creations that will delight your family and friends. Whole Foods welcomes back Chef Christopher Tong of the upscale Chicago-based gourmet dining service, My Private Chef. He will conduct a cooking class in the on-site classroom on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 12 noon at the Whole Foods Market Lakeview, 3300 North Ashland Avenue, Chicago. The cost is $20.00 per person. We hope to see you there! -
My Private Chef Presents an Elegant Cooking Class at the Cheney Mansion in Oak Park, IL
Monday, January 25, 2010 - 7:00pm
Chef Christopher Tong, of the upscale Chicago-based private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef, has been invited to the beautiful Cheney Mansion to present an elegant Winter menu. Chef Chris will conduct a cooking demonstration in the famous mansion’s kitchen that includes hands-on participation. It will take place on Monday, January 25 from 7-9:30 p.m. at the Cheney Mansion, 220 Euclid Avenue, Oak Park, IL. Located 15 minutes from downtown Chicago. The fee is $70.00 per person. Advance registration is requested to reserve your place in the class. To register, contact Linda at the Cheney Mansion at (708) 383-2612. -
My Private Chef shakes off the winter blues with a Cooking Segment on ABC 7 News at 11:00am on Monday, January 25
Monday, January 25, 2010 - 11:00am
Chef Christopher Tong will appear on ABC 7 News at 11:00 am on Monday, January 25, in a cooking demonstration featuring Winter soups and talks about his upcoming appearance at Whole Foods Market Lakeview. Tune in and get a preview of Chef Tong's menu: Crab, Coconut and Coriander Soup with fresh Lime and Chili Oil; Potato Leek Soup; Buffalo Chili and Jalapeno Corn Muffins. -
My Private Chef presents Holiday Entertaining Ideas at Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store, Chicago
Friday, December 18, 2009 - 2:00pm
Looking forward to the holidays, Chef Christopher Tong has developed a simple, yet elegant, meal that your family and guests will applaud. Chef Tong has been invited back to present some delicious recipes perfect for Holiday entertaining. The demonstration will take place on Friday, December 18, from 2-4 p.m. at the Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store at Medinah Temple, 600 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago. Chef Tong will prepare: Entrée: Roasted Chicken with Thyme served with Champagne Mushroom Risotto Dessert: Diamond Eggnog Wonderfully creamy risotto with earthy mushrooms complement a simply flavored roast chicken that's juicy and delicious. This dish is perfect for smaller Holiday gatherings where a whole turkey or roast would just be too much. There will be time for questions and answers about shopping, ingredients, and preparation and then share in tasting the delicious results. We hope to see you there! -
If you’re ready to get excited about Thanksgiving and Holiday entertaining, this cooking class will spark your interest.
Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 12:00pm
Whole Foods welcomes back Chef Christopher Tong of the upscale Chicago-based private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef. He will present a cooking demonstration in the on-site classroom that includes hands-on participation. The class will be held at Whole Foods Market Lakeview, 3300 North Ashland Avenue, in Chicago on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 12 noon. The cost is $15.00 per person. Chef Tong will share some wonderful culinary creations that will delight your family and friends. All of the high quality ingredients are, of course, from Whole Foods Market. The menu features: Pumpkin Coconut Bisque Macadamia Nut crusted Turkey Breast Medallions with Apple Cranberry Sauce, roasted Root Vegetables and Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes There will be time for questions and answers about shopping, ingredients, and preparation. And, everyone gets a taste! Advance registration is requested to reserve your place in the class. To register, call Whole Foods Market Lakeview at 773.244.4200 or sign up at the Customer Service Desk.
