Chef Emily Dyke

Chef At Home In Hudson

With a passion for culinary excellence and a commitment to sustainable food practices, I bring a unique blend of experiences to the private chef scene in the Hudson Valley and Catskills region. My professional culinary career began in Washington, DC, where I trained and worked at a Michelin-starred restaurant, specializing in seasonal farm to table cuisine, for a number of years.

Eager to deepen my understanding of sustainable food production, I relocated to the Northeast, where I spent time working on an organic produce farm in Vermont. This experience instilled in me an appreciation for the interconnectedness of food and the environment, which inspired the way I approach my cooking today.

Following my time in Vermont, I moved to Hudson, New York, where I currently reside. I split my time between cooking at a James Beard-nominated restaurant and running my own private chef business. Here in the Hudson Valley, I have been able to fuse my professional expertise with a dedication to locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, crafting meals that celebrate the region's natural abundance. I treasure the opportunities I have gotten that allow people to connect with their community over delicious food.

For me, cooking is...

a way to celebrate my region's natural abundance, while cultivating community and connection over a shared meal.

I learned to cook at...

many restaurants in Washington, DC and New York State, including a Michelin-starred and a James Beard-nominated restaurant.

A cooking secret...

Letting the ingredients shine. When ingredients are sourced in their prime, you only need a few techniques to enhance their natural flavor.

My menus

Italian menu (winter) iii

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Ahi tuna crudo, chili oil, winter citrus, shaved cucumber, fried shallot

Artichoke fritto, anchovy lemon aioli, parsley

Bagna cauda, seasonal crudites, crusty bread

Crostini, whipped ricotta, olive tapenade, pickled tomatoes

Buratta, pistachio pesto, pickled beets, grilled sourdough

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Marinated young broccoli, hazelnuts, currants, shaved parmesan

Winter chicories, blood orange, fried capers, anchovy dressing, pistachio

Tuscan kale, homemade caesar, buttery croutons, lots of parm

Roasted crispy smashed potatoes, leek jam, creme fraiche

Sfoglini cavatelli, cacio e pepe, pancetta

Raviolo, porcini, sage, brown butter

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Chicken milanese, romesco sauce, herb salad

Pan seared sole piccata, lemon, garlic, capers, castelvetrano olives

Seared strip steak, charred scallion and pistachio vinaigrette

Pork tenderloin, smoked honey glaze, stewed apples and shallots

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Affogato, local vanilla ice cream, espresso, hazelnut biscotti

Lemon polenta olive oil cake, whipped cream

Classic tiramisu, espresso, cocoa, mascarpone custard

Spiced chocolate budino, whipped cream, pistachio

Panna cotta, macerated berries, shortbread crumble

French menu (winter) iii

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Artichoke frites, anchovy lemon aioli, parsley

Chicken liver pate, pistachio butter, apple butter, crostini

Brie en croute, caramelized onion jam, toasted walnuts

Leek vinaigrette, toasted hazelnuts, shaved comte

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Gruyere and pancetta souffle, frise, lemon vinaigrette

Mussels, white wine, lemon, parsley butter

Shallot tart tatin, balsamic reduction, jamon, goat cheese

Steak tartare, capers, cornichon, fried shallot, potato chips

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Seared beef tenderloin, porcini steak sauce, pommes puree

Roast chicken, chestnuts, local mushrooms, cream sauce

Duck confit, mustard cream sauce, cranberry compote

Pork tenderloin, prosciutto, olive tapenade, jus

Seared red snapper, lemon, brown butter, capers, parsley

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Apple tart tatin, mascarpone whipped cream

Crepes suzette, orange, orange liqueur, brown butter

Spiced chocolate pots de creme, soft whipped cream

Tarte limone, lemon custard, shortbread

Local Menu (Winter) i

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Winter squash and labneh dip, seasonal crudités, homemade flatbread

Silky potato soup, herb oil, chicken skin “chicharrónes”

Glazed carrot crostini, whipped local goat cheese, herb honey

Stuffed mushrooms, fennel sausage, pecorino, breadcrumbs

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Roasted beet salad, salsa verde, winter citrus, crispy shallots

Winter chicories, blood orange, fried capers, anchovy dressing

Kale, shaved apple & fennel, sherry vin, grated parm

Broccoli fritters, warm roquefort cheese, tart cherries gremolata

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pork chops, smoked honey glaze, stewed apples and shallots

Grilled skirt steak, charred scallion and pistachio vinaigrette

Roast chicken, roast carrot romesco sauce, garlic crisp

Pan seared steelhead trout, salsa verde, fried leeks

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Baked apple, bourbon caramel sauce, local vanilla ice cream

Vanilla bean panna cotta, macerated berries, shortbread crumble

Pear tarte tatin, warm spiced whip

Fudgey chocolate tart, rosemary crème anglaise

Lemon olive oil cake, soft whipped cream, candied persimmon

Mini pavlova, whipped cream, jammy pears

Italian menu (winter) i

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Crostini, whipped ricotta, olive tapenade, pickled tomatoes

Artichoke fritto, anchovy lemon aioli, parsley

Buratta, pistachio pesto, pickled beets, grilled sourdough

Bagna cauda, seasonal crudites, crusty bread

Marinated young broccoli, hazelnuts, currants, shaved parmesan

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Winter chicories, blood orange, fried capers, anchovy dressing

Tuscan kale, homemade caesar, buttery croutons, lots of parm

Smashed potatoes, salsa verde, creme fraiche

Sfoglini cavatelli, cacio e pepe, pancetta

Raviolo, winter squash, sage, brown butter

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Chicken milanese, romesco sauce, herb salad

Pan seared sole piccata, lemon, garlic, capers

Seared skirt steak, charred scallion pistachio vinaigrette

Pork chops, smoked honey glaze, stewed apples and shallots

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Panna cotta, macerated berries, shortbread crumble

Classic tiramisu, espresso, cocoa, mascarpone custard

Affogato, local vanilla ice cream, espresso, hazelnut biscotti

Lemon polenta olive oil cake, whipped cream

Spiced chocolate budino, whipped cream, pistachio

Local Menu (May)

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Baby broccoli fritti, brown butter aioli, lemon

Spring salad; chicories, blood orange, citrus vin, capers, pistachio

Caramelized leek and creamy white bean dip, seasonal crudites

Pickled beet carpaccio, blue cheese salad, mint, basil

Chilled pea soup, salted yogurt, mint, tarragon, pea shoots

White sweet potato, lime and soy glaze, garlic sesame chili crisp

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Shaved carrot salad, sumac vinaigrette, feta, dates, walnuts

Crisp lettuces, homemade caesar, seed crumble, lots of parm

Kale, shaved radish, apple & fennel, sherry vin, grated aged cheese

Flowering cauliflower, warm vinaigrette, fried capers, currants

Crispy paprika potatoes, caramelized leeks aioli

Leek vinaigrette, dates, hazelnuts, whole grain mustard

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Cauliflower steak, smoked honey glaze, whipped tahini

Grilled eggplant, charred scallion and pistachio vinaigrette, herbs

Seared portobello mushrooms, roast carrot romesco sauce, garlic crisp

Caramelized squash, salsa verde, buratta, fried leeks

Fluffy ricotta gnudi, asparagus, creamy leek pan sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Coconut panna cotta, rhubarb jam, ginger crumble

Fudgey chocolate tart, whipped creme fraiche

Mini pavlova, whipped cream, berries

Blood orange tart, cornmeal shortbread tart

Chocolate budino, salted bourbon caramel, berries

Lemon olive oil cake, basil oil, mascarpone whip

Local Menu (Spring) i

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Broccolini fritto, honey miso aioli

Chicories, spring citrus, anchovy vin, capers, pistachio, pecorino

Caramelized leek and creamy white bean dip, seasonal crudites

Marinated beet carpaccio, shaved aged cheese, mint, basil

Seared scallops, lime, avocado, cilantro, wild garlic, red onion

Chilled pea soup, salted yogurt, mint, tarragon, pea shoots

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Steamed artichokes, brown butter aioli

Shaved carrot salad, sumac vinaigrette, feta, dates, walnuts

Crisp lettuces, homemade caesar, seed crumble, lots of parm

Flowering cauliflower, warm vinaigrette, fried capers, currants

Crispy potatoes, cilantro salsa verde, sambal aioli

Leek vinaigrette, dates, hazelnuts, whole grain mustard

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Roasted pork tenderloin, smoked honey, parsnip puree

Seared skirt steak, spring greens sauce, sweet pickled chilis

Roast chicken breast, carrot romesco, garlic chips

Steelhead trout filet, fennel & horseradish remoulade, dill

Seared duck breast, mustard crema, raspberry compote

Branzino, chimichurri, warm potatoes, crispy shallots

Dad’s chicken marsala; caramelized mushrooms, marsala glaze, parsley, lemon

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Coconut panna cotta, rhubarb jam, ginger oat crumble

Fudgy chocolate tart, whipped creme fraiche

Mini pavlova, whipped cream, berries

Blood orange tart, cornmeal shortbread tart

Chocolate budino, salted bourbon caramel, berries

Lemon olive oil cake, mascarpone whip, basil oil

Local Menu (Summer)

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Charred carrots, carrot top aioli, carrot top salsa verde

Cauliflower fritto, honey miso aioli

Leeks vinaigrette; hazelnuts, currants, whole grain mustard

Grilled eggplant, herby yogurt, crispy shallots

Chilled pea soup, creme fraiche, mint and tarragon

Yellow tomato gazpacho, salted yogurt, almonds, green grapes

Peak summer tomatoes, tomato leaf vinaigrette, pecorino

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Summer squash, brown butter, hazelnuts, feta

Chicories, citrus anchovy vinaigrette, capers, pistachios

Pea salad; snap, snow, and fresh peas, lemon vinaigrette

Polenta, roasted cherry tomatoes, summer corn

Roasted radishes, brown butter agrodolce

Warm marinated peppers, whipped feta, basil oil

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pan roasted branzino, salsa verde, warm potatoes

Grilled lamb chops, charred scallion vinaigrette, pomme puree

Chicken milanese, whipped ricotta, charred lemon, herb salad

Pork tenderloin, garlic scape chimichurri, pea shoots

Duck breast, mustard pan sauce, currant compote

Grilled strip steak, pea puree, basil mint pistou

Seared steelhead trout, spring greens risotto

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Sticky (brown) butter-scotch cake, macerated blackberries

Melon granita, whipped cream, basil oil

Dark chocolate budino, fresh cherries, pistachio crumble

Raspberry curd tart, cornmeal crust

Mini pavlova, mascarpone whipped cream, fresh berries

Olive oil cake, blackberry jam, soft whipped cream

French Menu (winter) i

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Artichoke frites, lemon aioli, parsley

Chicken liver pate, pistachio butter, apple butter, crostini

Brie en croute, caramelized onion jam, toasted walnuts

Leek vinaigrette, toasted hazelnuts, shaved comte

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Gruyere souffle, frise, lemon vinaigrette

Mussels, white wine, lemon, parsley butter

Shallot tart tatin, balsamic reduction, goat cheese

Squash fritters, warm blue cheese, tart cherry gremolata

French onion soup, gruyere, caramelized onion

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Seared skirt steak, mushroom steak sauce, pommes puree

Roast chicken, caramelized lemons and dates, fried leeks

Pean seared sole, lemon, brown butter, capers

Roasted spiced halibut, salsa verde, chilies

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Apple tart tatin, mascarpone whipped cream

Crepes suzette, orange, orange liqueur, brown butter

Spiced chocolate pots de creme, soft whipped cream

Tarte limone, lemon custard, shortbread

Italian menu (winter) iii

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Ahi tuna crudo, chili oil, winter citrus, shaved cucumber, fried shallot

Artichoke fritto, anchovy lemon aioli, parsley

Bagna cauda, seasonal crudites, crusty bread

Crostini, whipped ricotta, olive tapenade, pickled tomatoes

Buratta, pistachio pesto, pickled beets, grilled sourdough

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Marinated young broccoli, hazelnuts, currants, shaved parmesan

Winter chicories, blood orange, fried capers, anchovy dressing, pistachio

Tuscan kale, homemade caesar, buttery croutons, lots of parm

Roasted crispy smashed potatoes, leek jam, creme fraiche

Sfoglini cavatelli, cacio e pepe, pancetta

Raviolo, porcini, sage, brown butter

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Chicken milanese, romesco sauce, herb salad

Pan seared sole piccata, lemon, garlic, capers, castelvetrano olives

Seared strip steak, charred scallion and pistachio vinaigrette

Pork tenderloin, smoked honey glaze, stewed apples and shallots

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Affogato, local vanilla ice cream, espresso, hazelnut biscotti

Lemon polenta olive oil cake, whipped cream

Classic tiramisu, espresso, cocoa, mascarpone custard

Spiced chocolate budino, whipped cream, pistachio

Panna cotta, macerated berries, shortbread crumble

French menu (winter) iii

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Artichoke frites, anchovy lemon aioli, parsley

Chicken liver pate, pistachio butter, apple butter, crostini

Brie en croute, caramelized onion jam, toasted walnuts

Leek vinaigrette, toasted hazelnuts, shaved comte

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Gruyere and pancetta souffle, frise, lemon vinaigrette

Mussels, white wine, lemon, parsley butter

Shallot tart tatin, balsamic reduction, jamon, goat cheese

Steak tartare, capers, cornichon, fried shallot, potato chips

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Seared beef tenderloin, porcini steak sauce, pommes puree

Roast chicken, chestnuts, local mushrooms, cream sauce

Duck confit, mustard cream sauce, cranberry compote

Pork tenderloin, prosciutto, olive tapenade, jus

Seared red snapper, lemon, brown butter, capers, parsley

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Apple tart tatin, mascarpone whipped cream

Crepes suzette, orange, orange liqueur, brown butter

Spiced chocolate pots de creme, soft whipped cream

Tarte limone, lemon custard, shortbread

Local Menu (Winter) i

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Winter squash and labneh dip, seasonal crudités, homemade flatbread

Silky potato soup, herb oil, chicken skin “chicharrónes”

Glazed carrot crostini, whipped local goat cheese, herb honey

Stuffed mushrooms, fennel sausage, pecorino, breadcrumbs

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Roasted beet salad, salsa verde, winter citrus, crispy shallots

Winter chicories, blood orange, fried capers, anchovy dressing

Kale, shaved apple & fennel, sherry vin, grated parm

Broccoli fritters, warm roquefort cheese, tart cherries gremolata

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pork chops, smoked honey glaze, stewed apples and shallots

Grilled skirt steak, charred scallion and pistachio vinaigrette

Roast chicken, roast carrot romesco sauce, garlic crisp

Pan seared steelhead trout, salsa verde, fried leeks

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Baked apple, bourbon caramel sauce, local vanilla ice cream

Vanilla bean panna cotta, macerated berries, shortbread crumble

Pear tarte tatin, warm spiced whip

Fudgey chocolate tart, rosemary crème anglaise

Lemon olive oil cake, soft whipped cream, candied persimmon

Mini pavlova, whipped cream, jammy pears

Italian menu (winter) i

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Crostini, whipped ricotta, olive tapenade, pickled tomatoes

Artichoke fritto, anchovy lemon aioli, parsley

Buratta, pistachio pesto, pickled beets, grilled sourdough

Bagna cauda, seasonal crudites, crusty bread

Marinated young broccoli, hazelnuts, currants, shaved parmesan

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Winter chicories, blood orange, fried capers, anchovy dressing

Tuscan kale, homemade caesar, buttery croutons, lots of parm

Smashed potatoes, salsa verde, creme fraiche

Sfoglini cavatelli, cacio e pepe, pancetta

Raviolo, winter squash, sage, brown butter

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Chicken milanese, romesco sauce, herb salad

Pan seared sole piccata, lemon, garlic, capers

Seared skirt steak, charred scallion pistachio vinaigrette

Pork chops, smoked honey glaze, stewed apples and shallots

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Panna cotta, macerated berries, shortbread crumble

Classic tiramisu, espresso, cocoa, mascarpone custard

Affogato, local vanilla ice cream, espresso, hazelnut biscotti

Lemon polenta olive oil cake, whipped cream

Spiced chocolate budino, whipped cream, pistachio

Chef Emily's reviews

4.92

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30 services

Emily Dyke cooked us an amazing, seasonal dinner the night of our elopement. She was so personable and easy going and made us feel comfortable right away. Emily made us a beautiful table setting with flowers, and even made sure the lighting was optimal! She explained all of the courses to us and everything came out very timely. The food was incredible. Everything was so rich in flavor and so fresh. Emily gave us a fantastic experience and we would highly recommend having her cook for you!

Emily was amazing!! She made our dinner so special. Huge thanks to her and her assistant for a perfect evening

Chef Emily was punctual, professional and capable. Her food was delicious and I'd definitely hire her again!

Emily threw an amazing brunch for my birthday! I am both gluten and dairy free and she accommodated my dietary restrictions and the food was so on point. I missed biscuits and french toast and she did such an amazing job allowing me to eat foods I haven't had in ages. she also added special touches with flowers and cloth napkins and whipped butter! I highly recommend!

Emily from Take a Chef was amazing! The entire meal was incredible (we all agreed that it was some of the best beef tenderloin any of us ever had)! We had a lot of food allergies to navigate and Emily was super communicative and thoughtful in her accommodations. She is a talented chef who made our meal an experience to remember! I can’t recommend this enough!

Emily was fantastic. She arrived on time, prepared, warm & personable. She carried on conversation with my husband and I and interacted sweetly with our one year old. The food was out of this world, everything cooked and presented to perfection. She even made up a plate for our daughter. We truly loved the attention to detail! she set the mood by dimming lights, setting the table with adorable decor and gave us privacy during dinner. I would highly recommend Emily!

Chef Emily was better than we even expected! She was so friendly, informative, and her food was outstanding!!! We would highly recommend Chef Emily to anyone looking for a unique experience with a personable chef!

I got this experience for my mom as a birthday gift and she loved it! She raved about how great the food was and how awesome Emily is.

We had Emily for two brunches, and the second was just as special as the first. Her warm demeanor and delicious food made both experiences truly memorable. Thank you, Emily!

We had the absolute pleasure of having Emily as our private chef, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the experience. Emily was incredibly nice and her warm personality made the evening so special. The food she prepared was absolutely delicious. Every detail was thoughtfully crafted, making the entire experience unforgettable. Thank you, Emily, for a wonderful evening!