Upstate NY connects professional chefs with private clients seeking high-quality culinary experiences across Upstate New York.
We handle inquiries, client communication, and booking coordination — you focus on the food.
✔ No upfront fees
✔ No marketing or advertising required
✔ Choose your own availability
✔ Set menus based on your style and strengths
✔ Get paid per event
We only earn when you earn — we take a commission only when a booking is confirmed.
Private chefs
Catering chefs
Event chefs
Pop-up chefs
Experienced line cooks ready for private work including catering chefs, event chefs and pop-up up events. Whether you’re full-time or picking up select events, you stay in control.
Submit your experience, certification & availability & you will receive follow-up with a phone call and Zoom meeting.
You choose which gigs you want — no pressure.You execute the menu and services.
Chefs are paid in advance for grocery costs and labor once a booking is confirmed — so you can focus on cooking, not fronting expenses.You’ll always know the budget and event details ahead of time.