• Your Private Chef in Philadelphia

    NOËLLE EVE

  • BOUTIQUE CHEFFING SERVICE

    In home cheffing for private events, crafted expressly for you

    Special Events

    A dinner party, weekend brunch, intimate wedding, or even a picnic out in a field - with NoëlleEve as your private chef, you are free to relax and mingle with your guests. We take care of crafting a menu, grocery shopping, prepping, cooking, and all of the clean up. Menus reflect the personality of each unique event, there are no limits to what we can put on your table.

    Can't wait to meet you in your Philadelphia kitchen!

    Locally Sourced Food in Philadelphia by your Private Chef
  • Dinner Parties and Special Events

    Handcrafted Meals where Fresh Local Ingredients Shine

    Creative Dinner Party Food in Philadelphia

    Flavors as they were Meant to Taste

    Farm to Table in Your Own Home

    When you invite me in as your personal chef, you get food sourced from farms and co-ops. Dishes celebrate the flavors of the raw ingredients as much as possible, showcasing each seasonal delight. It's like having a farm to table experience at home.

    My background in events management means that even the smallest details won't be overlooked. Your event, large or more intimate of scale, will be carried off with the same attention and spcial flourishes.

    Your Private Philly Chef

    Our relationship begins with a 30 minute consultation where we will discuss your food needs. I will learn the likes and dislikes, allergies, and dietary requirements of your party. Putting any inspiration behind the event into play, I will assemble multiple selections for you to choose from to craft your boutique, personal menu.

    NoëlleEve is available upon request for dinners, special events, parties, or any other time you just want fresh food prepared in your own Philly area kitchen! Just send me a message and I'll work with you to create the perfect night.

    Please use the contact form at the bottom of this site to set up our first consultation.


    Farm fresh food in Philadelphia

    Pricing
    A Private In-Home Chef experience for a dinner or special event will vary in cost based on number of guests and complexity of the menu. The fee will be comprised of my service + the cost of groceries. A fee for travel will be added for any locaiton more than 20 miles outside of city limits.

    I generally cap my services at 18 people. Menus are generally 4-5 courses, including an optional appetizer hour charcuterie course and dessert.

    The Gift of Food

    Giving a gift of meals to friends or family with a new baby, recovering from illness or injury, or who would just appreciate not having to think about cooking for awhile, is a great way to honor those you love. Contact me to discuss details, I'll help you determine what might work best. There is little I love more than doing something special for another person!

  • YOUR PERSONAL CHEF

    Meet your Philadelphia Private Chef

    Noëlle DeHarpporte

    Personal Chef for Everyday People in Philadelphia

    Noelle is an artist and a chef by heart and by trade. Her favorite meals always start with inspiration from what is local and in season at the market. She takes pride in the artistry of the dish – from sourcing the most quality ingredients to the final plated meal. Starting in DC she worked with Feastly, a private supper club, to bring new and creative meals to diners in her own home; in Philly she as brings fresh food to busy people as a private in-home chef. Noelle and her team are ready to meet you all in Philadelphia!

  • Tasty Goods

    Listed here are some of the dishes I am currently loving. It gives you an idea of what I do and how I cook - just a taste.

    Asparagus Tart

    spring asparagus shoots baked with mascarpone flavored with tarragon and lemon zest

    on puff pastry crust with tender butter lettuce garnish

    Beef Tenderloin

    marinated to absorb the flavors of garlic and rosemary before a pan sear and oven roast

    served with a crème fraîche horseradish sauce laced through with orange zest

    Chicken Roulade

    chicken breast rolled inside a prosciutto blanket with savory pesto sauce, served in rounds

    abed a creamy rice pilaf and array of golden and chiogga beets

    Carrot Osso Buco

    carrots are pan braised until meltingly tender with fresh herbs, tomato, and a hint of citrus

    Pan-fried Sea Bass with Golden Beet & Orange Salsa

    chilean sea bass seared to crisp skin with flavors of spicy harissa and cumin

    dressed with golden beets, orange supremes, mingled with

    lemon, kalamata, red onion, coriander, cumin, chili, and sweet paprika

    Vermouth-Braised Short Ribs

    short ribs oven-braised in a bath of white wine, chicken stock, and vermouth

    with pan gravy and carrots, sprinkled with chives, mint, parsley, and sweet honey vinaigrette

    Saffron Pistachio Soup

    earthy pistachio and saffron, finely blended with ginger, leek and cumin

    enriched with a homemade chicken stock, and finished with a fresh orange squeeze

    optional topping of crème fraîche

    Ricotta Stuffed Squash Blossoms

    delicate squash blossoms stuffed with homemade fresh lemony ricotta

    with thyme and a hint of heat deep fried in a feather-light beer batter

    Green Pea Salad with Orange Blossom Honey

    green peas freshly sprung from their pods, tossed with

    sugar snap peas and pea tendrils, flavored with tarragon, and orange blossom honey

    Reviews

    "Noelle and her team surprised us with the level of service, planning ahead of time, menu options, sourcing of food, and execution at the highest level of service. It felt like we were at our favorite 5 star restaurant. We hired her and her team to do a 3 course dinner for our wedding of 12. It will go down as the best and most memorable dinner and ceremony ever! We can’t praise her enough because without this dinner service it wouldn’t have been the same. Please use her and her team for your next event!"

    Ambrosia & Jason S., Philadelphia, PA

    "All I can say is wow! Noelle leaves you wanting more. I surprised my partner for his birthday with an intimate dinner with all of his favorites. Noelle crafted a beautiful 4-course menu inclusive of all the foods I requested, pairing the flavors together. I also asked for a wine pairing menu which she went above and beyond picking the right types of wine. As for the flavors and overall dinner, we were left salivating for more! She used fresh herbs from her garden which elevated each course. If you are questioning whether or not to hire Noelle for an experience, you are going to miss out on an unforgettable night!​"

    Adam G., Bala Cynwyd, PA

    "I am so grateful to have found Noelle. We were wanting to do something special for my mother-in-law's birthday this summer, and I happened upon Noelle's postcard. What a delightful experience - from the initial email to meal selection to the dinner itself. Noelle has true talent as a chef, as well as a graceful presence. The meal was absolutely delicious and expertly prepared, and everyone was able to relax and enjoy. Thank you for an amazing evening!"

    Curt and Nicole N. and Family, Philadelphia, PA

    “Noelle was terrific, very independent and a pleasure to have around.”

    Beth D., Washington, DC

    Holiday Party for Democratic Joint Chiefs of Staff

    "Noelle created a superb and memorable graduation dinner for our daughter during COVID! She wore a mask and socially distanced while in our home. We loved the creative menu she prepared for us, and her execution was perfect! A luscious meal that we lingered over while savoring every bite!"

    Emily D., Ardmore, PA

    "Noelle was great! The meal was amazing. We also have a dog that loves to hang out near anyone cooking hoping for some scraps and she had no problems with him being right there. I highly recommend Noelle!"

    Curt B., Swarthmore, PA

    "Noelle was excellent. I needed a chef who would help me create a beautiful picnic on the Schuylkill River for my proposal to my girlfriend. From the beginning she was enthusiastic and interested in helping me. She put together multiple, thoughtful menus for me to choose from.

    She cared about the details. She treated it less like a job and more like she was truly helping. Her compensation was fair and well deserved. Her food was creative, thoughful, interested, and most importantly delicious. Her entrees, side dishes, and drinks were beautifully presented and delicious. She decorated the picnic table for me with care. She communicated well and was very accomodating to my requests.

    I had a beautiful experience with my now fiance and I could not have done it without Noelle's help."

    Sunny S., Philadelphia, PA

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    Location

     

    Passuyunk Neighborhood in Philly

    Philadelphia, PA