Chef Jennie Gaffney

Personal Chef In Milton

Chef Jennie grew up in a household with mainly processed food, so her schooling at both Le Cordon Bleu and The Institute for Integrative Nutrition really fueled her passion for real ingredient cooking. With so many delicious options in our area to eat farm-fresh, she loves taking advantage of what the current season has to offer. She takes immense amounts of pride in her attention to detail and genuinely loves expanding what she does for a living as a craft.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is an endless craft! There is so much to explore and learn. It’s been quite the journey - I love what I do!

I learned to cook at...

I originally went to Le Cordon Bleu but a lot of my skillset is from various jobs and not being afraid to try and conquer new things myself!

A cooking secret...

I cook with research, care, attention to detail and of course - Love!

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Chef Jennie's reviews

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42 services

Jenny arrived early, prepared an amazing meal that was almost as lovely to look at as to eat, was engaging and knowledgeable with our guests, and provided tremendous service. Each course was preceded by a brief and knowledgeable description, and then attentively plated. We had two guests with (different) food intolerances, which Jenny remembered and managed competently and discreetly. The food was just amazing, and showed tremendous range (an autumnal soup, a dark green salad, a grilled steak and a gooey lemon butter cake) -- each of which was a showstopper. And Jenny did a really thorough cleanup, leaving the kitchen sparkling. Thank you Jenny -- we couldn't recommend you more highly!

Jennie’s service was a wonderful addition to our birthday weekend celebration. The food was incredible and she was a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend booking her for any event or gathering!

Chef Jennie was great to work with, she is very approachable and was able to execute our vision really well. The food was fantastic! Many of us were part of the clean plate club and I actually had seconds of our 2nd course. Would highly recommend and use her again.

Chef Jennie really outdid herself. From the moment she sent over the proposal, I found Chef Jennie to be responsive, thorough, and kind. Day of, she arrived right on time and created the most beautiful and delicious meal for us. Every detail - from the fruit infused water, to the presentation of every dish - was spot on. Her work elevated our evening. Thank you, Chef! I 10/10 recommend you go with her!

Jeannie was the best choice for our girls weekend up in Hudson Valley! She was communicative and had so many options for us to choose from which made it so fun! Her attention to detail and willingness and eagerness to cater to all allergies and preferences was such a stand out. She was beyond polite and made our evening a night to remember! The FOOD, amazing! Flavors and textures were there in every bite. You will not be disappointed! She cares so much about the ingredients and you can tell she loves what she does. THANK YOU!

Chef Jennie was excellent! She offered us numerous options for my husband's birthday dinner at a VRBO with nine family members. She was very responsive, super friendly, and collaborative. She was very flexible too, allowing us to sub another appetizer for dessert since we had ordered a birthday cake from a local bakery. Everything was delicious from the Korean beef lettuce cups to the tender pork chop with plum mostarda. Would absolutely hire Chef Jennie again! Thank you Chef!

Fresh, seasonal, and balanced were what I wanted for my 40th birthday dinner and Chef Jennie delivered! The meal Chef Jennie prepared was delicious, and working with her to create the menu was a breeze! If you are looking for a private chef in Hudson/Columbia County, NY look no further. Thank you for being part of a truly wonderful weekend, Chef Jennie!

Our experience with Chef Jennie was incredible! She was super responsive, helped me with planning a great menu and was such a pleasure to have. She came to cook for 11 people at my sister’s bachelorette party in Hudson and did a phenomenal job. She had planned to use the grill at the Airbnb, but learned shortly after getting there that there was no propane left - she was able to pivot immediately and managed to cook the steak to perfection using what we had in the kitchen. Her presentation and explanation of the dishes added so much to the meal. She’s a great chef and a lovely person. I’d recommend her to anyone looking to have a special night with delicious dishes. Thank you Chef Jennie!

Chef Jennie was absolutely INCREDIBLE! Couldn’t recommend her enough. She made the whole experience so perfect. Loved her!!

Jennie was a dream! Thanks so much!

Jennie was absolutely amazing! She was easy to communicate and collaborate with to create our menu. The food was unbelievable and the presentation was beautiful. She also cleaned the kitchen and left everything better than she found it! We love you Jennie!!

Jennie, Was a delight and very professional. We all appreciated her passion for healthy foods and she described in great detail the micro greens she was using in her meal. I would highly recommend her for your private chef! Cindy