Fine Home Cuisine
Personal Chef Mark Tafoya has been featured in the New York Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, TheStreet.com, Time Out New York and Bon Appetit, on the FOX Business Channel, and his food writing appears in the new anthology Food and Philosophy published by Blackwell Press. He is also co-owner and Executive Producer of the Culinary Media Network, an online portal celebrating the sensual pleasures of food, and home of the world’s first all-food podcast network.
It’s not just the rich and famous who can have personally prepared meals anymore!
A Message from Chef Mark
As a Personal Chef, I come to your home at your convenience, and do all the work, saving you time and money, and assuring that you get exactly the meals you want, when you want them.
Whether it’s regular weeknight meals for the family, stocking the freezer with meals for a new mother, a special Romantic Dinner for Two, or an in-home cooking lesson for you and your friends, I am here to provide you with fresh, custom made meals, and an entertaining time.
On these pages you’ll find information about my service and menus, and photos of some of my dishes. Please call me at (917) 405-0088 and we’ll discuss your specific needs.
e-mail me at remarklablepalate@gmail.com
You can also give a GIFT CERTIFICATE for a Personal Chef Service or a Custom Cooking Class! Hiring a Personal Chef is a GREAT customer appreciation gift for business large and small.
Blog and Podcasts: Updated almost daily!
Summer Special:
This summer, I’m offering a special price on dinners for 2 or 4 people in Manhattan.
$300 for an all inclusive 4 course dinner for two
$400 for an all inclusive 4 course dinner for four
By having set menus with 2 choices for each course, I’m able to offer it at a lower price than the normal menus which are completely customized, as a means of introducing the service to new customers. Price includes shopping, setup, cooking, serving and cleanup! (Menu Substitutions possible for an additional fee)
Please ask me about the special summer dinner party pricing when you call.


Photos by Kelly Shimoda/Veras
Mark C. Tafoya is a personal chef in New York City. He is also a world traveler and self-taught gourmand. He is a graduate of Yale University, worked as an actor for 10 years, both On and Off Broadway, and in independent films. His love of travel and food has taken him around the world. He hopes to share his love of world cuisine with you!
