Chef Natasha Riviere

Chef At Home In Suffern

My journey began in my grandmother’s kitchen, where I learned that food is more than sustenance; it’s a way to connect, celebrate, and indulge. With over a decade of experience in fine dining, private catering, and bespoke culinary services, I specialize in curating elevated dining experiences tailored to the refined tastes of my clients.

I work closely with each client to craft personalized menus that reflect their unique preferences, dietary needs, and lifestyle. Whether it’s a multi-course tasting menu for an intimate dinner, weekly meal preparation with gourmet yet health-conscious offerings, or a lavish spread for an exclusive event, I bring precision, creativity, and sophistication to every plate. Sourcing only the finest ingredients, I blend global flavors with innovative techniques, ensuring every dish is a masterpiece.

For those who seek more than just a meal—but a seamless, luxurious, and unforgettable culinary experience—Chef Natasha is dedicated to bringing excellence to your table.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is more than a profession for me—it’s an immersive experience, an artful expression, and a way to create unforgettable moments.

I learned to cook at...

I honed my culinary skills at the Art Institute of New York and further refined my expertise at a prestigious Personal Private Chef school.

A cooking secret...

Cook with intention and purposeful. enjoy the process—food carries emotion, and a dish made with passion and mindfulness will always stand out.

My menus

Intimate Dinner for Two

STARTER

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Marinated Olive & Feta Skewers

Ricotta with Honey & Crostini

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Creamy Corn & Crab Soup

Fennel Salad with Apples

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Lemon Herb Butter Baked Salmon

Smashed Broccoli

DESSERT

All inclusive

No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Cups

Coastal Summer Escape

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Shrimp Ceviche

Grilled Pineapple Skewers

Coconut Chicken Bites

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Mango Gazpacho

Grilled Corn & Feta Salad

Zucchini Noodle Bowl (Zoodles, sesame dressing, edamame)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Coconut Curry Mussels

Lobster Mac & Cheese

Charred Vegetable Couscous

DESSERT

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Key Lime Tarts

Peach Cobbler

Hibachi Menu Multiple Service 5 (2 Adults + 3 Teens)

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Lunch Menu 1 Teriyaki Chicken Hibachi Bowl

Vegetable Fried Rice

Zucchini, Onion & Carrot Stir-Fry

Yum Yum Sauce

Lunch Menu 2 Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken Breast on a Brioche Bun

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Garlic Butter

Fresh Cucumber Salad with Dill & Lemon

Lunch Menu 1 Hibachi Garlic Shrimp Yakisoba

Yakisoba Stir-Fried Noodles

Cabbage, Bell Pepper, Scallion

Soy-Ginger Glaze

Lunch Menu 2

Shrimp Noodle Stir-Fry

Stir-fried Lo Mein Noodles with Cabbage & Carrot

Soy-Ginger Sauce

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Dinner Menu 1 Hibachi NY Strip Steak & Chicken Breast Combo

Fried Rice

Grilled Onion, Mushroom & Broccoli

Ginger-Soy Sauce, Yum Yum

Dinner Menu 2 Teriyaki Salmon Hibachi

Garlic Noodles, Stir-fried Broccoli

Sweet Teriyaki

Dinner Menu 3 Marinated Top Sirloin Strips & Hibachi Chicken

Steamed Rice, Grilled Carrot & Onion Mix

Garlic Butter, Teriyaki

DESSERT

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Dessert Lunch Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon Sugar & Vanilla Ice Cream

Dessert Lunch S'mores Cookie Skillet

Dessert Dinner Strawberry Shortcake Cups

Dessert Dinner Banana Boats on the Grill

Dessert Dinner No-Bake Cheesecake Jars

Mediterranean Menu (3-6) people

STARTER

All inclusive

Hummus & Pita Chips

Golden Halloumi with Honey and Thyme

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Greek Village Salad

Crab-Stuffed Phyllo

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Lemon-Oregano Grilled Chicken Thighs

Baked White Fish with Tomatoes, Capers & Herbs

Seared Salmon with Dill-Tahini Sauce

Sumac & Garlic Chicken with Saffron Couscous

Chickpea & Spinach Stew with Harissa

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Honey-Ricotta Stuffed Figs

Mediterranean Couple Dinner

STARTER

All inclusive

Burrata with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Crostini and Basil Oil

Marinated Olives with Lemon and Herbs

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Spinach & Arugula Salad with Walnuts, Gorgonzola, and Honey-Balsamic Dressing

MAIN COURSE

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Garlic Butter Salmon with Herbed Couscous & Lemon Dill Sauce

Lemon-Herb Roasted Chicken Thighs

Chicken with Artichokes, Olives, and Lemon

DESSERT

All inclusive

Fresh Berry Mascarpone Parfaits

Italian Tarven

STARTER

All inclusive

Mozzarella in Carrozza – Crispy golden-fried mozzarella sandwiches served with marinara

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Meatballs al Forno – House-made beef and pork meatballs baked in marinara with ricotta

Cesar Salad

MAIN COURSE

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Penne alla Vodka – Creamy tomato vodka sauce with pancetta, finished with Parmigiano

Short Rib Puff Pastry – Slow-braised short ribs in a rich red wine reduction, served in flaky puff pastry cups

DESSERT

All inclusive

Warm Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream

Elegant & Elevated Romantic Dinner for Two

STARTER

All inclusive

Seared Scallops with Lemon Herb Butter

Burrata with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes Crostini and Basil Oil

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Arugula, Pear & Goat Cheese Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Garlic Butter Salmon with Herbed Couscous & Lemon Dill Sauce

Filet Mignon with Red Wine Reduction with Velvety Mashed Potatoes– Tender filet mignon seared and topped with a luxurious red wine sauce

Braised Short Ribs with Parmesan Grits & Brussels Sprouts

DESSERT

All inclusive

Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée with Fresh Raspberries

Fresh Berry Mascarpone Parfaits

Warm Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream

Easy & Cozy Romantic Dinner for Two

STARTER

All inclusive

Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Glaze

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Baby Arugula & Pear Salad – Arugula, sliced pears, candied walnuts, and crumbled goat cheese with a honey balsamic vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta

DESSERT

All inclusive

Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Intimate Dinner for Two

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Marinated Olive & Feta Skewers

Ricotta with Honey & Crostini

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Creamy Corn & Crab Soup

Fennel Salad with Apples

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Lemon Herb Butter Baked Salmon

Smashed Broccoli

DESSERT

All inclusive

No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Cups

Coastal Summer Escape

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Shrimp Ceviche

Grilled Pineapple Skewers

Coconut Chicken Bites

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Mango Gazpacho

Grilled Corn & Feta Salad

Zucchini Noodle Bowl (Zoodles, sesame dressing, edamame)

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Coconut Curry Mussels

Lobster Mac & Cheese

Charred Vegetable Couscous

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Key Lime Tarts

Peach Cobbler

Hibachi Menu Multiple Service 5 (2 Adults + 3 Teens)

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Lunch Menu 1 Teriyaki Chicken Hibachi Bowl

Vegetable Fried Rice

Zucchini, Onion & Carrot Stir-Fry

Yum Yum Sauce

Lunch Menu 2 Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken Breast on a Brioche Bun

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Garlic Butter

Fresh Cucumber Salad with Dill & Lemon

Lunch Menu 1 Hibachi Garlic Shrimp Yakisoba

Yakisoba Stir-Fried Noodles

Cabbage, Bell Pepper, Scallion

Soy-Ginger Glaze

Lunch Menu 2

Shrimp Noodle Stir-Fry

Stir-fried Lo Mein Noodles with Cabbage & Carrot

Soy-Ginger Sauce

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Dinner Menu 1 Hibachi NY Strip Steak & Chicken Breast Combo

Fried Rice

Grilled Onion, Mushroom & Broccoli

Ginger-Soy Sauce, Yum Yum

Dinner Menu 2 Teriyaki Salmon Hibachi

Garlic Noodles, Stir-fried Broccoli

Sweet Teriyaki

Dinner Menu 3 Marinated Top Sirloin Strips & Hibachi Chicken

Steamed Rice, Grilled Carrot & Onion Mix

Garlic Butter, Teriyaki

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Dessert Lunch Grilled Pineapple with Cinnamon Sugar & Vanilla Ice Cream

Dessert Lunch S'mores Cookie Skillet

Dessert Dinner Strawberry Shortcake Cups

Dessert Dinner Banana Boats on the Grill

Dessert Dinner No-Bake Cheesecake Jars

Mediterranean Menu (3-6) people

STARTER

All inclusive

Hummus & Pita Chips

Golden Halloumi with Honey and Thyme

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Greek Village Salad

Crab-Stuffed Phyllo

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Lemon-Oregano Grilled Chicken Thighs

Baked White Fish with Tomatoes, Capers & Herbs

Seared Salmon with Dill-Tahini Sauce

Sumac & Garlic Chicken with Saffron Couscous

Chickpea & Spinach Stew with Harissa

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Honey-Ricotta Stuffed Figs

Chef Natasha's reviews

4.25

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4 services

Food was amazing & chef was extremely nice!

Chef Natasha was outstanding. She was incredibly proactive in her communication leading up to the event we hosted. We had four people, and there was so much food! The dishes were hearty and delicious. I come from an Italian family whose mother lived in Italy, so the Italian menu had high expectations, and they were met! Can't recommend her anymore!

Food was amazing & chef was extremely nice!