upcoming events
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My Private Chef Brings Delicious Ideas for Mother’s Day
Saturday, May 13, 2017 - 2:00pm
If you want to prepare a special meal for your mom or wife, Chef Chris of My Private Chef is your man. One of Bloomingdale's favorite chefs returns to show you how to prepare a gourmet style treat for that wonderful woman. Chef Chris will gives tips about ingredients and serving. This free demonstration wil, take place on May 13 from 2-4pm at the Bloomingdale's Home and Furniture store at Medinah Temple, 600 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL. Culinary kitchen on 1.
We hope to see you here!
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Enjoy a Taste of the Tropics With Chef Tong at Whole Foods Market, Lincoln Park
Tuesday, April 25, 2017 - 7:00pm
Chef Chris returns to Whole Foods Market to present some delicious dishes with a tropical flair.
Chef Tong's menu features:
Brazilian Coconut Soup with Shrimp and Cilantro
Grilled Tuna served with Avocado-Jicama Salad, Mango Chipolte
Passion Fruit Mousse
People who are casual cooks or lovers of gourmet food get to ask questions, discuss preparation and come away with fabulous recipes that you can try at home. Chef Chris will provide tips on shopping for the finest ingedients. And, everyone gets a taste.
The cooking class is on the mezzanine level in the on-site cooking classroom at the Whole Foods Market in Lincoln Park, 1550 N. Kingsbury, Chicago. It will be held on Tuesday, April 25 from 7pm-9pm. The cost is $25.00
Advance registration is required to reserve your place in the class. To register, call Whole Foods Market in Lincoln Park at 312.587.0648 or sign up at the customer service desk. Credit cards or cash payments will hold your place in the class.
We hope to see you there!
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Healthy Cooking with Chef Tong at Gilda's Club Chicago
Tuesday, March 21, 2017 - 6:00pm
Chef Chris Tong returns to Gilda's Club Chicago to present another one of his healthy cooking demonstrations. The meals are designed to inspire people living with cancer, to eat well, serve beautiful food and stay healthy.
The cooking demonstration will take place on Tuesday, March 21 at 6pm. Gilda's Club Chicago, 537 N. Wells Street, Chicago, IL.
Free to anyone touched with cancer.
RSVP required-space is limited. 312.464.9900
http://www.gildasclubchicago.org/calendar/1025/cooking-demonstration?s=1490137200&e=1490140800
We hope to see you there!
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Winter Soups with My Private Chef at Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store
Saturday, February 4, 2017 - 2:00pm
Chef Tong will help us shake off the winter blues with a fabulous hot soup cooking demonstration. Chef will serve some of his favorite bowls of comfort and a very special dessert. And everyone gets to have a taste!
The menu:
Boston Clam Chowder
Tunison Tomato Soup with Chickpeas, Lentils, Greek yogurt and fresh Mint
The "Elvis"- Carmelized Bananas, Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream, Maple-glazed Applewood Smoked Bacon
The free cooking demonstration will take place on Saturday, February 4 from 2-4pm at Bloomingdales Home & Furniture Store at Medinah Temple, 600 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL Demo kitchen on 1.
We hope to see you there!
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My Private Chef Creates Award Winning Food Photography
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!
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Holiday Entertaining Cooking Demonstration at Whole Foods Market
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 mezzanine level in the on-site cooking class room at the Whole Foods Market, Lincoln Park, 1550 North Kingsbury, Chicago. It will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 7-9pm, The cost is $20.00 per person.
Advanced registration is requested to reserve your place in the class. To register, call Whole Foods Market, Lincoln Park at 312.587.0648 or sign up at the Customer Service Desk. Credit card or cash payment will hold your place in the class.
We hope to see you there!
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My Private Chef presents a Gourmet Trick or Treat Experience at the Andersonville Dessert Crawl
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 year, you can choose between TWO great routes. Tickets for one route are $25.00 or $30.00 purchased after October 27. (if available)
Particiapants will pick up their Dessert Crawl "passport" at the Great Lakes Clinical Trials-Andersonville, 5149 N. Ashland Avenue and then proceed to the participating restaurants and shops for tasting-sized portions at each location.
For the second year in a row, one dollar from each ticket sold goes to benefit Care for Real, Edgewater's Community Food Bank.
We hope to see you there!
For more information about the Dessert Crawl and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2597793
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My Private Chef Cooks Italian!
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, you get to taste it all.
The cooking demonstartion will take place on Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 2:00-4:00pm. at the Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store, Medinah Temple, 600 N. Wabash, Chicago, IL. Demo Kitchen on 1.
For more information about this free Bloomingdale's event, please call 312.324.7678.
We hope to see you there!
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My Private Chef Shares a Summertime Recipe at Chicago's Green City Market
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. The Green City Market is located at the south end of Lincoln Park between Clark and Stockton Drive (approximately 1817 N. Clark). We hope to see you there!
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My Private Chef shares delicious menu ideas at Chicago Botanic Garden
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, Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, Illinois. Seating is limited and on a first-come, first served basis.
People who are casual cooks or lovers of gourmet food get to ask questions, discuss preparation and come away with recipes that they can try at home. Chef Tong will give tips on ingredients, and serving. And, everyone gets to have a taste! Seating is limited and on a first-come, first served basis.
Admission to the Chicago Botanic Garden and Garden Chef Series is free. For more information about this Garden Chef Series event and parking, call 847.835.5440 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org.
