About Our Team
Meet Chef Yoni Cohen
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Chef Yoni Cohen was born and raised in Gan Yavne, Israel, in an Orthodox Jewish home — a world built on tradition, discipline, and family.
Meet Chef Romi Gilat – Pastry Chef
Chef Romi Gilat is a pastry chef and graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, with experience in some of New York City’s most respected bakeries, including Dominique Ansel and Supermoon.
Meet Yonatan Chaitchik – Wine Director
Yonatan Chaitchik, wine director at Shmoné in the West Village, brings a deeply intuitive approach to wine — rooted in Israeli culture and shaped by years of experience at the highest level.
Service & Hospitality
It took years to build a team that feels calm, connected, and fully in sync.
As a private chef in NYC and the Hamptons, the focus goes beyond service. From the moment we enter the home, the atmosphere shifts — everything begins to move quietly, naturally, and without pressure.
The kitchen runs smoothly, the table comes together with ease, and the evening unfolds at the right pace.
Each member of the team is chosen with intention, creating a sense of trust and comfort that allows you to let go and simply enjoy your time with your guests.
At the center of every evening is you and your guests — our role is simply to support the experience, so everything feels effortless and exactly as it should.
Whether it’s an intimate dinner or a larger gathering, the experience is designed to feel seamless from start to finish.
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