Chef Nicholas Brown

Private Chef In New York City

Chef Nick began his culinary career in fine dining and has taken his passion across the globe. He joined the Peace Corps as an urban agriculture specialist in Senegal for two years where he also spent time with his host aunts learning Senegalese cooking.

He is a Self-driven, multi-faceted professional with experience in international development, and agriculture, he loves to volunteer and meet new people from all cultures and backgrounds. After returning to the States, Nick continued his culinary work, training under Chef Jorge Marquez, who has been a private chef to superstars like Shakira.

Nick has worked with Feeding America, connecting with his community in an effort to mitigate food insecurity. When he is wearing his chef hat, he cooks with locally sourced ingredients and is very keen on sustainability. When Nick is not cooking you will find him volunteering and raising money to help the less fortunate, along with his partner he is currently helping a village improve its water access.

For me, cooking is...

A way to connect with people, cultures, and ourselves.

I learned to cook at...

Training under Chef Jorge Marquez.

A cooking secret...

Cook what is in season! All delicious meals start with delicious ingredients.

My menus

Spring Menu prepared by Chef Nick Brown

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Baked Spring Greens Salad, Prosciutto, Melted Cheese

Pan Seared Squid, Charred Scallion Salsa Verde

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Beef Petite Tender, Mess of Spring Greens

Crisp Skinned Arctic Char, Sugar Snap Peas, New Potatoes

DESSERT

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Sea Salt Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie, Cream

Macerated Local Berries, Cinnamon Oat Crumble, Salted Lemon Cream

Savor The Season

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Brussels sprouts gratin, prosciutto, gruyere

Red Wine-Poached Figs, Baguette, Camembert

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Catch of the day, roasted carrots, carrot top salsa verde, pickled chile

Chef-made pappardelle alla butternut squash bolognese

DESSERT

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Caramelized local apples, cinnamon crumble

Sea Salt Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie, Cream

Midsummer Harvest

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Ratatouille, Prosciutto

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Tomato, Seasonal Melon, Pickled Chili, Burrata

MAIN COURSE

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Lamb Meatballs, Herbed Couscous, Mint Pesto, Yogurt Sauce

Halibut, Summer Succotash, Crispy Fried Shallots

DESSERT

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Sea Salt Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie, Cream

Macerated Local Berries, Cinnamon Oat Crumble, Salted Lemon Cream

Garden Party

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Fried potato and cheese pancake, pickle salsa verde

Local herb falafel, yogurt sauce

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

MAIN COURSE

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Seasonal risotto

Chef-prepared garganelli with kale sauce

DESSERT

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Sea Salt Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie, Cream

Macerated Local Berries, Cinnamon Oat Crumble, Salted Lemon Cream

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Chef Nicholas's reviews

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216 services

We recently hired Chef Nick for a private event, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. He arrived right on time and worked efficiently, ensuring that every dish was prepared perfectly and on schedule. He was the perfect combination of professional and personable. One of the most impressive aspects was how Chef Nick left the kitchen even cleaner than when he arrived—something that is often overlooked but highly appreciated! In addition to the quality of the food, Chef Nick had excellent communication from start to finish. He took the time to understand our needs, including accommodating several specific dietary restrictions without missing a beat. Every guest felt considered, and each dish was thoughtfully prepared to meet those requirements without compromising on flavor or presentation. Considering the level of service, professionalism, and quality of the meal, the value was outstanding. We will absolutely be booking Chef Nick again and would highly recommend!!!

Amazing food, lovely experience!!

Chef nick is literally the best. Professional, friendly, and super talented. A blue chip experience without question.

Chef Nick was fantastic. Friendly, professional, engaging. The food was outstanding. He left the kitchen spotless after he was finished. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I’d recommend him without reservation.

We arranged for Chef Nick to come and prepare a 30th anniversary dinner for my wife and I and our adult kids on the North Fork. Nick made the excursion from the city to a remote part of the North Fork and arrived on time and fully provisioned. We enjoyed chatting with Nick about our memories of Senegal (we were PCV’s there as well albeit 30 years ago!) and getting his recommendations about things to do and see—wineries, Montauk, etc. Nick prepared the Midsummer Harvest menu and it was — hands down— the best meal we ate during our 2 week stay! The watermelon/burrata appetizer was amazing and the pork chops were cooked to perfection. Nick made modifications for our daughter who is vegan which was greatly appreciated. Nick did all the prep, service, and cleanup himself and allowed us to enjoy the meal together at a leisurely pace. If you are looking to do something super special, I would enthusiastically recommend Chef Nick!

An incredible experience, everything was perfect. The dinner and the brunch was 5 star level

Chef Nick from Take a Chef was the perfect addition to our special Father’s Day celebration in Montauk. He worked with us on a personally tailored menu and arrived on time and delivered as promised! We couldn’t have been happier with our experience!

Chef Nick was fantastic. The food was incredible and he was very professional and friendly. He struck just the right balance of interactive. Told us some really hilarious stories. We will definitely be booking him again!

Chef Nick was extremely personable! He was very comfortable around guests and extremely clean. He set the table and left the kitchen cleaner than when he arrived.

The food was so fresh and delicious! I would highly recommend for anyone looking for a really fun meal!

We had a great experience with Chef Nick! The food was delicious and he was super accommodating with all of our dietary needs and preferences. He was thoughtful and informational about the different courses We highly recommend this experience!

Amazing! Super sweet, detailed, and educational! He modified the menu to meet all dietary needs and even cleans your dishes and leaves the kitchen as if he was never even there!

Nick was great! On time, super friendly, and the food was delicious. Super fun way to experience dinner with friends at home

What an amazing experience! Nick was kind, informative and above all, a great chef! We throughly enjoyed our experience and will book with him again for another team building experience. Highly recommend!

Nick was epic. His stories, his demeanor everything was great. Thats before we speak about how the food and the cooking was fabulous. Nick made all the difference. We would 110% select him again.

I can't recommend Chef Nick enough! What an incredible experience this was!

Our Airbnb experience with Chef Nick was top-notch! He prepared a mouth-watering steak dinner, accompanied by delightful vegetable dishes that exemplified his focus on quality ingredients. Beyond his culinary skills, Nick was a delight to chat with. He has an incredible perspective on food, and fascinating stories about his travels around the world. He filled our evening with delicious food and heartwarming tales. Thank you, Nick, for a memorable night!

Chef Nick made a fantastic meal and was a lot of fun!

Chef Nick was incredibly personable and shared stories with us while simultaneously cooking an outstanding 3 course meal. A great experience with even better food! Would recommend him 100%!

Chef Nick was amazing! He is extremely personable and passionate about what he does, which all shows in his food. Everything was flavorful and played beautifully, and the meal was perfectly paced. Would use again in a heartbeat!