Chef John Richard

Private Chef In Pittsburgh

I'm a former fine dining chef, non-profit kitchen manager, touring performer and now I make my way as a private chef, bringing delicious food and wonderful dinner parties to your home.

I cook simple food with French and Italian influences. My favorite ingredient is time. No, I didn't make a spelling mistake, I meant time, as in "the passing of", not the herb. The best food in the world takes time. Prosciutto, Parmigiano Reggiano, wine, etc... Time is an irreplaceable ingredient.

With that in mind, my best dishes tend to take the most time. All my braises for instance (short ribs, pork belly, etc), take days to make. One day to allow the seasoning to set it, another to cook which spills over into a third day so the meat can rest overnight in its own cooking liquid and a third day to create the sauce.

The best food takes the most time, and it's worth it, in my opinion.

For me, cooking is...

It's the best way I know how to show people I care.

I learned to cook at...

I've learned so much, from so many chefs, at so many restaurants over the years, but my time with chef Hooper at Legume Bistro were my most memorable.

A cooking secret...

Keep it simple, make it nice.

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Chef John's reviews

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21 services

Our dinner was incredible. Everything was delicious, the lamb was cooked to perfection. Highly recommend.

This was second time having Chef John Richard for a small dinner party and he is amazing. Great food, outstanding personality and nothing but professional. We will definitely be planning another even with him.

The taste & presentation of the food was some of the best Ive had. Chef John was courteous & smooth transition between courses. Highly recommended & hope to have the opportunity again!

What a wonderful anniversary celebration thanks to Chef John's expertise and friendly personality. My husband's meat dishes were cooked to perfection and my vegetarian dishes were delicious. The presentation of each dish was creative and festive.

Chef John put together a wonderful evening for us! He was responsive to our feedback on the menu and the food was top notch! He was communicative, punctual and engaging with our dinner guests. Would recommend Chef John for your next engagement!

We had a wonderful experience. The food was great, the presentation was great and we enjoyed our evening entirely.

Chef John was amazing! He was fun, attentive, and most importantly, made amazing food. We were so full and happy at the end of the meal. Would highly recommend him! We loved everything about the experience.

Chef john was amazing. Communicated well the whole time and delived amazing meals and an amazing experience. Would highly recommend.

Chef John was a joy to our evening and the menu and food were so delightful and on point! It was such a great experience altogether.