Chef Seamus Platt

Private Chef In Mount Vernon

I am a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America with 20 years of experience in fine dining, hotels, and catering. My business, Norcino Salumi, is a whole-animal cured meats company producing European-style charcuterie for the Seattle market. I have cooked in New York, California, Germany, and France! I am very flexible and can meet the needs of any client. My philosophy is rooted in local ingredients and respect for technique. I have a focus on preparing meat and charcuterie dishes and have a fondness for fermented things, pasta, and seasonal vegetables. I am a Seattle native and I love the PNW and all it's culinary offerings!

For me, cooking is...

Pretty much everything! Cooking brings us all together, it provides warmth, sustenance, and livelihood.

I learned to cook at...

Culinary Institute of America, Michelin-starred kitchens in California, New York, and Germany. Relais & Chateaux and AAA Four-Diamond properties.

A cooking secret...

No secrets! Treat the product, guest, cook, and animals with respect and quality will ensue.

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Chef Seamus's reviews

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52 services

Chef Seamus did an incredible job! The food was amazing, and his presence added to the party! Already planning my next event with him!

We had the pleasure of hiring this chef to prepare an Italian dinner for us at home, and the experience exceeded all expectations. From the moment he arrived, it was clear that we were in for something special. The service was flawless, and the attention to detail was incredible. Not only did he craft a delicious, authentic Italian meal, but he also brought extra dishes that perfectly complemented the menu. On top of that, he provided a thoughtful wine pairing list ahead of time, which truly elevated the entire experience. His expertise and passion for the food were evident in every bite, and we felt like we were dining at a top-tier restaurant in the comfort of our own home. I highly recommend chef Seamus for anyone looking for a high-quality, memorable culinary experience. We can’t wait to have him back for another dinner!

We had a perfect evening, wouldn’t change a thing.

Seamus Platt! What can we say? He was likeable, confident in the kitchen, pleasant and knowledgeable. The meal, from start to finish, was superb. Seamus was enjoyable, and everything he served was beyond delicious. The entire evening exceeded our expectations and it was a very special way to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary!! Of course, we wanted to know when he planned on opening his restaurant. Sadly, thats not his plan but his food was of the highest restaurant quality! His culinary flavors will linger forever!

Chef Seamus was an absolute delight, making the evening feel simultaneously casual and special all at once, which is exactly what we wanted. He was punctual, patient and super friendly - we immediately felt comfortable having him in our home. He was patient and understanding in the chaos of a toddler and work-in-progress kitchen set up. The food was stellar and he was a great partner in the planning prep. 11/10 would reccomend!

What a wonderful experience with Chef Seamus. From beginning to end the communication was excellent and chef Seamus was extremely professional. The dinner was spectacular and the cleanup exceeded our expectations. The event was a professional team dinner of 12 and chef Seamus struck the perfect note.

Great service, great food. We really enjoyed it!

We booked a nice elopement dinner with Chef Seamus and we’re so happy we did! He was very professional, kind, and knowledgeable on the dishes. The food was phenomenal! My husband and I were talking about it and we can’t recall a better meal we’ve had, this may actually be the best meal we’ve ever had. Chef Seamus also went out of his way to make the evening a little more special by starting it off with a traditional Italian wedding salami to wish us a happy marriage. 10/10 recommend for a special ocassion

Chef Seamus made my wife and I dinner for our 1 year wedding Anniversary. With a newborn, it was nearly impossible to plan something special and he did not disappoint. From delivering a wonderful dining experience, to engaging just enough to tell us about his love and passion for cooking while giving us room to enjoy the meal and our time together. It was truly a wonderful experience and would hands down choose him again.

Seamus was incredible - the food was out of this world and he was a lot of fun to have in our home. Can’t wait to hire him again!

Seamus was absolutely fantastic. His communication leading up to the dinner was very proactive and comprehensive, and the food itself was incredible. He fit seamlessly into our small dining experience, engaging us with explanations of the food and was a good sport with a vocal French bulldog at the residence as well. His vast experience in the industry shows and I know all in attendance are hoping to hire him again in the future.

Chef Seamus was amazing! Great food and he knew where it all was grown/raised. It was delicious!

Amazing! The menu was elevated. The presentation exceptional. The flavors superb. Seamus made our surprise birthday brunch an event to remember. His food was center stage and excited us with every dish. Scheduling, meal planning and day of execution was seamless and easy. All 15 guest were impressed and absolutely loved it!

Seamus was excellent. Such a fantastic experience. Who knew after COVID that you could actually enjoy eating at home!

Food was amazing, the evening was wonderful. We appreciated the conversation and the knowledge that Chef Seamus shared with us. Highly recommend Chef Seamus!!

HIGHLY recommend Chef Seamus! Extremely skilled, perfectly executed food, professional, personable, generous with all his knowledge. What I think really sets him apart, though, is his character + passion + background coming to life through his dishes.

Engaged Seamus for a surprise 40th Anniversary in our home. We built from his initial menu to items sure to delight my wife. Note only great food, but magnificent presentation. Wonderfully nice and engaging chef. The result was a great evening - exceeded my expectations.

Chef Seamus was charming, talented, and super fun! He made our event special in every way! He was engaging, invested and brought a menus that was truly something special! The food was delicious and he was just the right recipe of Pacific Northwest touch & influence! Bravo! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Chef Seamus was amazing from start to end - he presented a wonderful curated multi-course menu for Korean cuisine and was very accommodating to dietary requirements. The guests thoroughly enjoyed the dinner and were raving about both the presentation and taste. Would highly recommend Chef Seamus for any type of private dining experience!

Seamus was an 11/10 in every category. From personality to experience to quality of food to use of local ingredients to thoughtfulness in every way to menu to presentation to…all of it. I’m a foodie. I love to cook, I have a garden, I have a food blog and I have a passion for cooking and good food, and it is extremely easy to say that Seamus knocked it out of the park. I would recommend him for any setting, any experience, any type of menu. He has a passion for good food, and ask him about his history of food and career experience. An incredibly interesting story, excited for what’s to come for him in his life. Congrats on your new venture seamus in the food industry, so happy we got to experience home cooking at your hand!!!!