Weekly Meal Preparation Created Just For You

The Private Kitchen

The Private Kitchen provides authentic American-style food with roots in the best of British heritage. Our main goal is provide unique, custom-made weekly meals to those who cannot find the time to get into the kitchen and prepare dinner themselves, but still want to enjoy a home-cooked meal some nights. We also cater for a range of occasions for friends, families and couples, as well as tailoring events for groups of up to 20 people for good folk in Northern New Jersey and Southern New York.

Food For All Occasions

Whether you are having a private party with friends, celebrating a special birthday or having a big family get-together, The Private Kitchen tailors bespoke food services in Northern New Jersey and Southern New York that exceed expectations.

We also offer weekly meal planning and preparation for breakfast, lunch or dinner items, saving you precious time whilst making sure you eat well and stay well.

Chef Stephen Lampshire

Born in Bath, England, Stephen uses his British heritage and influence from his mother’s cooking to create a unique offering. Having worked for top restaurants in Manhattan and New Jersey Stephen found his culinary identity as a rustic personal chef after graduating from the Institute of Culinary Education.

"You don't need a silver fork to eat good food."

Sample Menus

Explore some sample menus to whet the appetite for your memorable occasion or weekly meals, tailored to your tastes and dietary requirements.

What My Clients Say...

"We have been working with Stephen for our weekly meal prep since 2019 and he has proven to be a very talented chef and a great person who we really enjoy our time with."

Greg & Victoria

“Stephen helped us cater for an event of 15 people, and delivered well beyond our expectations. His food was delicious and I would definitely recommend Stephen to anyone who is looking for a caterer.”

Dhruv and Saloni

“Stephen is a truly gifted chef. Over the years I've had numerous dietary restrictions and Stephen has always found ways to produce wonderful meals that satisfy me, and others. ”

Kerri

Let's Plan Your Weekly Meals

Start planning your weekly meals or event by contacting us and telling us a little more so we can tailor your food.