upcoming events
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Holiday entertaining with My Private Chef at Bloomingdale's Home and Furniture Store
Saturday, December 21, 2013 - 2:00pm
Looking forward to the Holidays, Chef Christopher Tong of the upscale Chicago-based private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef, has developed a marvelous assortment of recipes that your family and guests will applaud. Chef Tong has been a favorite at Bloomingdales for several years because lovers of gourmet food get to ask questions, discuss preparation and come away with wonderful recipes. And, everyone gets to have a taste! The demonstration will take place on Saturday, December 21, 2013 from 2-4 p.m. at the Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store at Medinah Temple, 600 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago.
For more information about this Bloomingdale’s event, contact 312.324.7678. We hope to see you there!
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My Private Chef to participate in the Halloween-Themed Andersonville Dessert Crawl
Sunday, October 27, 2013 - 2:00pm
On October 27, from 2-5pm., Andersonille will welcome guests to enjoy a sweet stroll throught this delightful neighborhood as the particiapte in the 8th Annual Dessert Crawl. This year's theme, A Gourmet Trick-or-Treat" celebrates the festive spirit of fall.
Chef Tong will be serving a delicious Pumpkin Mousse with a Ginger Cookie. Look for him on the CANDY CORN ROUTE at IN FINE SPIRITS, 5418 N. Clark Street, Chicago.
This year you can choose between Two great routes. Tickets for one route are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the event.
Participants will pick up their Dessert Crawl "passport" at pH Productions, 1515 W. Berwyn , after 12 noon and then proceed to the participating restaurants and stores for tasting-sized portions at each location.
Tickets and complete information at: http://dessertcrawl.brownpapertickets.com/
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My Private Chef brings Spanish Flavors to Bloomingdale's Home & Furniture Store
Saturday, October 19, 2013 - 2:00pm
Fresh from his trip to Barcelona, Spain, Chef Christopher Tong will demonstrate how to cook and serve Spanish Tapas. Chef Tong has been a favorite at Bloomingdales for several years because lovers of gourmet food get to ask questions, discuss preparation and come away with recipes that spice up their meals. And, everyone gets to have a taste!
Chef Chris says: “I love conducting cooking demonstrations where I get the feeling that audience members will go home and try some new dishes!”
We hope to see you there!
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Join My Private Chef for a Garden Fresh Recipe during Food Network Magazine weekend at the Chicago Botanic Garden
Sunday, September 8, 2013 - 1:30pm
Chef Christopher Tong of the upscale Chicago private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef will share one of his garden fresh recipes featuring potatoes at Chicago Botanic Garden's popular annual Garden Chef Series. The weekend is sponsored by Food Network Magazine and the U.S. Potato Board.
Chef Tong will appear on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at 1:30pm and 2:30pm in the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden, Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, Illinois.
Toasting the U.S. Potato Board, Chef Chris will present a delicious roasted Fingerling Potato Salad served over spicy Shrimp.
People who are casual cooks or lovers of gourmet food get to ask questions, discuss preparation, and come away with a fabulous recipe that they can try at home. Chef Chris 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. Parking is $25.00 per car; free for Garden members.
For more information about this Garden Chef Series event, call 847.835.5440 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org.
We hope to see you for this wonderful Garden event!
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My Private Chef shares a Summertime dish at Chicago's Green City Market
Saturday, August 3, 2013 - 10:30am
Chef Christopher Tong, one of Chicagoland's most versatile Chefs, 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 3, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. You will learn how to prepare Chef Tong's delicious recipe, and, of course, be able to taste it on the spot.
This is Chicago's only year round farmers' market promoting local, sustainable farmers, producers and chefs by connecting them to the public through educational programming and special events.
The Green City Market is located at the south end of Lincoln Park between Clark and Stockton Drive (approximately 1750 N. Clark). The event is free and there is discounted parking ($9) at the Chicago Historical Society parking lot off Stockton Drive. Tickets must be validated.
For more information about this Chicago Green City Market event, visit www.chicagogreencitymarket.org.
We hope to see you there!
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My Private Chef appears at 2013 Taste of Chicago/Dominick’s Cooking Corner
Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 4:30pm
Chef Christopher Tong of My Private Chef, one of Chicagoland's most accomplished chefs and a favorite at Taste of Chicago will appear again this year at the Dominick's Cooking Corner.
Chef Tong's cooking demonstration at the Taste of Chicago is one of My Private Chef's most popular annual appearances. People who are casual cooks or lovers of gourmet food get to ask questions, discuss preparation, and come away with a book filled with recipes from every chef who participates at the Taste of Chicago. It is a very well attended feature of this annual Chicago summertime fest.
My Private Chef's free demonstration is scheduled for Sunday, July 14 at 4:30 p.m., Grant Park at the Dominick's Cooking Corner tent on the northwest corner of Buckingham Fountain Plaza.
Chef Tong will demonstrate how to prepare a refreshing summertime dish: Chilean Sea Bass with Pineapple Salsa.
Taste of Chicago runs daily July 10-14, 2013 beginning at 11am -9pm each day in Grant Park. For more information about the Taste of Chicago, visit www.tasteofchicago.us
We hope to see you there!
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Summer Cooking Class at Treasure Island Foods, Chicago
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 7:00pm
Looking for some new cooking ideas for summer? If so, you will enjoy attending the cooking class hosted by the popular Chef Christopher Tong, of the upscale Chicago-based private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef.
This summer cooking class is at the on-site classroom at the Treasure Island Foods at 2121 North Clybourn, Chicago. It will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 from 7pm-9pm. The cost is $18.00 per person.
Advance registration is requested to reserve your place in the class.
To register for the class, visit www.tifoods.com/cooking_school/class_schedule/Chef Tong’s menu features:
Chilled Strawberry Soup with fresh mint and Crème fraîche
Caribbean spiced Shrimp with Avocado-Jicama salad, Mango Chipotle Vinaigrette
Lemon MousseWatch Chef Tong prepare these wonderful recipes and then share in tasting the delicious results.
Chef Chris will provide tips on shopping for the finest ingredients. Questions and answers are sure to flow throughout the lesson.We hope to see you there!
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Enjoy fresh flavors of Spring
Saturday, April 13, 2013 - 2:00pm
Looking for some fresh Spring menu ideas? If so, you will enjoy attending the cooking demonstration hosted by popular Chef Christopher Tong, of the upscale Chicago-based private gourmet dining service, My Private Chef. He has been invited back to present a delicious Spring-inspired menu. The cooking demonstration will take place on Saturday, April 13, 2013 from 2-4 p.m. at the Bloomingdale’s Home & Furniture Store at Medinah Temple, 600 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago. Demo Kitchen on 1. Chef’s Tong menu features: Fresh Pea Soup with Mint and Crème Fraiche Strawberry, Brie Cheese, Honey and Basil Crostini Maple-Soy Glazed Baked Salmon with Spring Radish and Pea Sprout Salad 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 Tong will give tips on shopping, ingredients, and serving. And, everyone gets to have a taste! For more information about this Bloomingdale’s event, contact 312.324.7678. -
Fresh Cooking Ideas from My Private Chef at Chicago's Indoor Green City Market
Saturday, March 16, 2013 - 10:30am
Chicago’s popular Green City Market is open during the winter months and Chef Christopher Tong, one of Chicagoland’s most versatile Chefs, will share his culinary expertise as he presents a cooking demonstration featuring local seasonal ingredients offered by the Green City Market. The demonstration is on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at the beautiful Peggy Notebart Nature Museum. You can shake off the winter blues and treat yourself to some wonderful produce. You will learn how to prepare Chef Tong’s delicious recipe, and, of course, be able to taste it on the spot. From January 19th 2013 through April 27th 2013, the indoor market will run every Saturday, 8:30 am–1 pm. The Chicago Green City Market's indoor market is located at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (2430 N. Cannon Dr. in Lincoln Park). Metered parking is available in the Diversey Harbor parking Lot off of Cannon Drive. For more information about this Chicago Green City Market event, visit www.chicagogreencitymarket.org. -
Chef Tong makes his first appearance in the New Year at Gilda’s Club Chicago
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 - 6:00pm
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 Marengo with Crusty French Bread. The dish is named after Napoleon’s battle of Marengo in 1800 and, lucky for us, it is filled with cancer fighting ingredients including tomatoes, onions and olives. This cooking demonstration is on Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 6pm at Gilda’s Club Chicago. The club is located at 537 North Wells Street, Chicago. Gilda’s Club provides a place where men, women and children with cancer, and families and friends, join with others to build social and emotional support in addition to medical care. Gilda’s Club is named in honor of the late comedian Gilda Radner. My Private Chef has been a strong supporter of Gilda’s Club by providing this series of cooking demonstrations and conversations with Chef Tong. For more information about this event, contact Gilda’s Club Chicago at 312.464.9900 or visit www.gildasclubchicago.org
