Celebrity Chefs Experiences
Elevate "wining and dining" customers with our unique celebrity chef dinner events. Ditch the ordinary rented room of a steakhouse and treat your attendees to an unforgettable evening in a private home, hosted by award-winning celebrity chefs.
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Your customers will be treated to a bespoke culinary journey, with the chef preparing and serving each course tableside. Throughout the evening, the chef will engage with guests, answering questions and sharing culinary stories of their own. With special off-menu dishes you can't find at the chefs' restaurants, this event is one-of-a-kind and will surely impress your VIP guests.
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The best part? We take care of it all so that you don't have to. From venue to chef, rentals to food and beverage, on-site management and decor, RedJet Entertainment has you covered. All you have to do is show up, raise a glass, and enjoy yourself.
Full Bellies for All
1 in 5 kids live with hunger in America today. Together we can fix that. RedJet is honored to partner with No Kid Hungry, a dedicated non-profit organization focused on eliminating child hunger across the nation.
With every Celeb Chef Dinner purchased, RedJet makes a meaningful contribution towards meals for children in need. This is a dining experience that goes beyond just a memorable culinary journey, as it has the power to create lasting change in the lives of hungry children.
We are proud to report that in the first half of 2024, our efforts have resulted in a remarkable contribution—the equivalent of 125,000 meals—thanks to the generosity and support of our loyal customers. Together, we can continue to fight hunger and ensure that no child goes to bed hungry.
Choose From the Following
Culinary Masters in:
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Kevin
Rathbun
Kevin Rathbun is a well-known name in the Atlanta culinary scene, known for his bold flavors, genuine hospitality, and big heart. Raised in Kansas City, he grew up around the restaurant industry and worked his way up the ranks in the culinary world, learning from renowned chefs such as Bradley Ogden, Emeril Lagasse, and Stephen Pyles, to name a few.
ATLANTA
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John
Bates
Chef John Bates is an award-winning Texas chef and pitmaster, best known as the founder of InterStellar BBQ, ranked #2 in Texas by Texas Monthly and awarded a Michelin star in 2024. With nearly 30 years in the industry and past ventures like The Noble Pig, Bates is celebrated for his inventive take on Texas barbecue, deep culinary roots, and passion for creating unforgettable dining experiences.
AUSTIN
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Ken Oringer
Ken Oringer is a renowned Boston chef and restaurateur known for his diverse culinary expertise and innovative approach to dining. He has opened several acclaimed restaurants, including Clio, Toro, and Little Donkey, each offering unique dining experiences. Oringer's restaurants have been recognized with numerous awards, including the James Beard Foundation's Best Chef — Northeast Award.
BOSTON
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Gregory Collier
Chef Gregory Collier is head chef + owner of Leah & Louise, a modern juke joint that features modern interpretations of Southern classics. Greg Collier was named a semi-finalist in the James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards in 2019 and 2020. Collier, the first black chef from Charlotte to earn a nod, was recognized twice in the category of “Best Chef: Southeast.”
CHARLOTTE
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Jonathon Sawyer
Chef Jonathon Sawyer is a James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: Great Lakes, a Food & Wine Best New Chef Alumn & Bon Appetite Best New Restaurant recipient. Sawyer has starred on Guy’s Grocery Games, Bobby Flay’s Triple Threat, Wild Card Kitchen, Alex vs America and more! Sawyer operates Kindling Wood Fired Kitchen in Chicago.
CHICAGO
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Jonathon Sawyer
Chef Jonathon Sawyer is a James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: Great Lakes, a Food & Wine Best New Chef Alumn & Bon Appetite Best New Restaurant recipient. Sawyer has starred on Guy’s Grocery Games, Bobby Flay’s Triple Threat, Wild Card Kitchen, Alex vs America and more! Sawyer operates Kindling Wood Fired Kitchen in Chicago.
CINCINNATI
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Jonathon Sawyer
Chef Jonathon Sawyer is a James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: Great Lakes, a Food & Wine Best New Chef Alumn & Bon Appetite Best New Restaurant recipient. Sawyer has starred on Guy’s Grocery Games, Bobby Flay’s Triple Threat, Wild Card Kitchen, Alex vs America and more! Sawyer operates Kindling Wood Fired Kitchen in Chicago.
CLEVELAND
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BJ Lieberman
BJ was named a semi-finalist for the James Beard “Best Chef Great Lakes” award in 2023 and 2024. He is the current owner of Chapman's Eat Market (named “Best restaurant in Columbus in ’21, ‘22, ’23), Ginger Rabbit Jazz Lounge, and Hiraeth Restaurant. BJ is the former head chef of Rose's Luxury and Little Pearl (both awarded one Michelin Star) and Pineapple & Pearl (awarded two Michelin stars) in Washington, DC.
COLUMBUS
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Kent
Rathbun
Embark on an unforgettable culinary journey and indulge in the ultimate luxury of a private dining experience with none other than Kent Rathbun. In the comfort of Chef Kent's own home, you'll enjoy a three-hour, personalized dinner experience, where the culinary mastermind will prepare your meal while actively engaging with you and your group the entire time.
DALLAS
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Kevin Tien
Kevin Tien oversees culinary operations at InterContinental Washington D.C. – The Wharf, as the new Executive Chef at the helm of his modern Vietnamese restaurant, Moon Rabbit, recently named one of Food & Wines' 10 Best Restaurants in the US. He is a 5x James beard foundation nominee, Food & Wine’s Best New Chef in 2018, RAMW’s Chef of the Year.
DC
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Bo Porytko
Bo Porytko, a Ukrainian American chef known for his imaginative take on nostalgia based food, is operator of three beloved restaurants - Rebel Restaurant, Misfit SnackBar, and Molotov Kitchen + Cocktails. A James Beard nominated “Emerging Chef” and winner of Chopped, Chef Bo has long been considered one of the most innovative restaurateurs in Denver.
DENVER
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Nic Gonwa
Chef Nic Gonwa is a talented chef and restaurateur, having earned a James Beard Rising Star Chef nomination while as the executive chef at Eatery A, a Mediterranean-focused restaurant. He most recently opened Motley School Tavern in Beaverdale which specializes in new twists on traditional comfort food dishes.
DES MOINES
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Bruce Kalman
Bruce Kalman is a James Beard-nominated chef and co-owner of Knead & Co. Pasta Bar + Market in downtown Los Angeles as well as the chef-founder behind BK Brinery, his artisanal pickle company. Chef Kalman has appeared on Bravo’s Top Chef Season 15, Viceland’s Untitled Action Bronson Show, Food Network's Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay, Esquire Network's Knife Fight, and Bravo's Best New Restaurant, and more.
DETROIT
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Jonathon Sawyer
Chef Jonathon Sawyer is a James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: Great Lakes, a Food & Wine Best New Chef Alumn & Bon Appetite Best New Restaurant recipient. Sawyer has starred on Guy’s Grocery Games, Bobby Flay’s Triple Threat, Wild Card Kitchen, Alex vs America and more! Sawyer operates Kindling Wood Fired Kitchen in Chicago.
GRAND RAPIDS
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Tyler Anderson
Tyler Anderson has been nominated for the James Beard Best Chef Northeast award seven years in a row. He has also been named CT Chef of the Year. Tyler was a contestant on Season 15 of Top Chef, as well as on episodes of Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay. Tyler has become a well known name in CT, recognized for his numerous restaurants, generosity, and one of a kind sense of humor.
HARTFORD
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Christine Ha
Christine Ha is a NYT best-selling cookbook author, winner of “MasterChef" season 3 with Gordon Ramsay, and semi-finalist for the James Beard Best New Restaurant in America. She was also named a semi-finalist for Best Chef, Texas. Her restaurants include The Blind Goat, Xin Chào, and Stuffed Belly.
HOUSTON
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Jonathon Sawyer
Chef Jonathon Sawyer is a James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: Great Lakes, a Food & Wine Best New Chef Alumn & Bon Appetite Best New Restaurant recipient. Sawyer has starred on Guy’s Grocery Games, Bobby Flay’s Triple Threat, Wild Card Kitchen, Alex vs America and more! Sawyer operates Kindling Wood Fired Kitchen in Chicago.
INDIANAPOLIS
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Bruce Kalman
Bruce Kalman is a James Beard-nominated chef and co-owner of Knead & Co. Pasta Bar + Market in downtown Los Angeles as well as the chef-founder behind BK Brinery, his artisanal pickle company. Chef Kalman has appeared on Bravo’s Top Chef Season 15, Viceland’s Untitled Action Bronson Show, Food Network's Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay, Esquire Network's Knife Fight, and Bravo's Best New Restaurant, and more.
LAGUNA
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Bruce Kalman
Bruce Kalman is a James Beard-nominated chef and co-owner of Knead & Co. Pasta Bar + Market in downtown Los Angeles as well as the chef-founder behind BK Brinery, his artisanal pickle company. Chef Kalman has appeared on Bravo’s Top Chef Season 15, Viceland’s Untitled Action Bronson Show, Food Network's Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay, Esquire Network's Knife Fight, and Bravo's Best New Restaurant, and more.
LAS VEGAS
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Bruce Kalman
Bruce Kalman is a James Beard-nominated chef and co-owner of Knead & Co. Pasta Bar + Market in downtown Los Angeles as well as the chef-founder behind BK Brinery, his artisanal pickle company. Chef Kalman has appeared on Bravo’s Top Chef Season 15, Viceland’s Untitled Action Bronson Show, Food Network's Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay, Esquire Network's Knife Fight, and Bravo's Best New Restaurant, and more.
LOS ANGELES
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Brian Baxter
Brian Baxter is a celebrated chef known for his innovative, ingredient-driven cuisine and commitment to sustainability. Most recently, he completed his fifth term as Executive Chef of Nashville’s acclaimed restaurant, The Catbird Seat, where he led a seasonally focused, immersive dining experience.
NASHVILLE
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Tristan Epps
Chef Tristan Epps has worked alongside some of the culinary world’s most distinguished names. At Miami's Red Rooster, Epps garnered rave reviews, and was named a Rising Star Chef by Star Chefs of America. Under his purview, the restaurant was recognized by the Michelin Guide with a Bib Gourmand.
MIAMI
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Leah
Cohen
Leah Cohen is the chef and owner of popular Lower East Side restaurant Pig & Khao and Piggyback in Midtown Manhattan. Acclaimed by The New York Times, New York Magazine, and The Huffington Post, Pig & Khao has been praised for its Asian street food-inspired fare and casual, inviting ambiance.
NEW YORK CITY
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Bruce Kalman
Bruce Kalman is a James Beard-nominated chef and co-owner of Knead & Co. Pasta Bar + Market in downtown Los Angeles as well as the chef-founder behind BK Brinery, his artisanal pickle company. Chef Kalman has appeared on Bravo’s Top Chef Season 15, Viceland’s Untitled Action Bronson Show, Food Network's Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay, Esquire Network's Knife Fight, and Bravo's Best New Restaurant, and more.
MILWAUKEE
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Jamie Malone
Jamie Malone is renowned chef and founder of Paris Dining Club and Studio. Her first restaurant, Grand Café, was named Food and Wine Magazine’s “Best New Restaurant” and won “Dish of the Year”. Jamie was named one of Food and Wine Magazine’s “Best New Chefs” as well as James Beard Award Foundation Nomination for “Rising Star”.
MINNEAPOLIS
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Bruce Kalman
Bruce Kalman is a James Beard-nominated chef and co-owner of Knead & Co. Pasta Bar + Market in downtown Los Angeles as well as the chef-founder behind BK Brinery, his artisanal pickle company. Chef Kalman has appeared on Bravo’s Top Chef Season 15, Viceland’s Untitled Action Bronson Show, Food Network's Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay, Esquire Network's Knife Fight, and Bravo's Best New Restaurant, and more.
ORLANDO
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Manish Tyagi
Hailing from India, Chef Manish Tyagi was named National Geographic's “10 Great Cooking Classes Around the World”. Manish is chef at the MICHELIN Guide's appointed Aurum, a modern takes on a wide range of offerings inspired by central and northern India, while fully embracing the Bay Area’s bounty of produce. Manish recently won Food Network's "Beat Bobby Flay".
PALO ALTO
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Nicholas Elmi
Nicholas Elmi is the chef and owner of Laurel, In the Valley, and Le Bec-Fin. Laurel was nominated by the James Beard Foundation as one of the “Best New Restaurants” in America, named one of GQ’s ten best restaurants in the country, been awarded four bells the Inquirer and named the “Best Restaurant in Philadelphia” by Philadelphia Magazine. Elmi won season 11 of Bravo’s Top Chef.
PHILADELPHIA
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Vince Nguyen
Chef Nguyen has worked at some of the best restaurants in the world -Noma in Copenhagen, The Royal Mail in Australia, and Coi Restaurant in SF. In October 2015, Vince launched a weekly pop-up dinner series under the name Jolie Laide. His ambitious 12-course tasting menus were immediately met with rave reviews and solidified his ambitions for a brick and mortar restaurant, Berlu.
PORTLAND
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Greg Collier
Chef Gregory Collier is head chef + owner of Leah & Louise, a modern juke joint that features modern interpretations of Southern classics. Greg Collier was named a semi- finalist in the James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chef Awards in 2019 and 2020. Collier, the first black chef from Charlotte to earn a nod, was recognized twice in the category of “Best Chef: Southeast.”
RALEIGH
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Tim Caschette
Chef Tim Caschette was trained in Amalfi, Italy, before working at The New York Wine & Culinary Institute and local restaurant 'Good Luck' before his adventure at AVVINO. Opened in 2013, AVVINO serves contemporary American and worldly cuisine. Tim is constantly innovating with his fiercely seasonal dinner menu, showcasing the restaurant’s bonds with local farmers and purveyors.
ROCHESTER
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Loryn Nalic
Chef Loryn is the owner of Balkan Treat Box, which began in 2017 as a colorful food truck, complete with a wood-fired oven, offering authentic street food-style dishes inspired by the elaborate cuisine of Southeastern Europe. She is also the owner of Telva and The Ridge. She’s won several awards, including Food & Wine’s Best Bites of the Year.
ST. LOUIS
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Bruce Kalman
Bruce Kalman is a James Beard-nominated chef and co-owner of Knead & Co. Pasta Bar + Market in downtown Los Angeles as well as the chef-founder behind BK Brinery, his artisanal pickle company. Chef Kalman has appeared on Bravo’s Top Chef Season 15, Viceland’s Untitled Action Bronson Show, Food Network's Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay, Esquire Network's Knife Fight, and Bravo's Best New Restaurant, and more.
SAN DIEGO
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Manish Tyagi
Hailing from India, Chef Manish Tyagi was named National Geographic's “10 Great Cooking Classes Around the World”. Manish is chef at the MICHELIN Guide's appointed Aurum, a modern takes on a wide range of offerings inspired by central and northern India, while fully embracing the Bay Area’s bounty of produce. Manish recently won Food Network's "Beat Bobby Flay".
SAN FRANCISCO
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Bruce
Kalman
Bruce Kalman is a James Beard-nominated chef and co-owner of Knead & Co. Pasta Bar + Market in downtown Los Angeles as well as the chef-founder behind BK Brinery, his artisanal pickle company. Chef Kalman has appeared on Bravo’s Top Chef Season 15, Viceland’s Untitled Action Bronson Show, Food Network's Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay, Esquire Network's Knife Fight, and Bravo's Best New Restaurant, and more.
TAMPA
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Romain Avril
Chef Romain Avril discovered his passion for cooking at a very early age and began working at his first Michelin Star restaurant by seventeen. Since then, he's worked at the exclusive La Societe Bistro. Most recently, Chef Avril opened various restaurants including Origin North Restaurant and Bar, Lavelle, Goldie Bar, and Neruada.
TORONTO
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