Personal Chef Services in Connecticut
Culinary experiences for every occasion. Designed to make hosting feel easy.
Hosting, Made Simple.
A Culinary Experience, Designed for You.
Seasonal, nourishing food thoughtfully prepared in your home, so you can be present at the table.
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Sweet Pea Cuisine offers personal chef services across Connecticut for gatherings both large and small, plus ongoing meal support for everyday life. Whether you’re planning a quiet dinner at home, hosting a celebration, or looking for weekly nourishment, everything begins with a warm consultation and a menu designed around your needs, your guests, and the season.
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I handle the planning, shopping, cooking, and clean-up ; so hosting feels like connection, not logistics.
Intimate Gatherings & Private Dinner Parties
A private chef experience, right in your Connecticut home.
Ideal for anniversary dinners, milestone celebrations, or hosting friends without the stress, my private dinner party chef services are designed to feel warm, personal, and seamless. Menus are seasonal and tailored to your preferences, dietary needs, and the tone of the evening. Whether that’s cozy and relaxed or celebratory and refined.
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Because I handle everything from prep through clean-up, you’re free to enjoy your guests and the moment.
Private dinner party chef service is perfect for:
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Dinner parties and intimate celebrations
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Multi-course plated dinners
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Special occasions at home
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Anniversary dinners and at-home date nights
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Birthday and milestone celebrations at home
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Chef-curated tasting menus (plated or family-style)
Choose the experience that fits your moment
Cocktail Parties & Small Private Celebrations
Effortless hosting with thoughtful, seasonal catered menu.
From handcrafted hors d’oeuvres to vibrant small bites, this service is designed for gatherings where food should feel special—but not fussy. Perfect for birthdays, showers, holiday get-togethers, and casual celebrations, I create menus that are easy to enjoy, beautifully suited to the flow of your event, and grounded in seasonal ingredients.​
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You set the tone. I’ll take care of the kitchen.
Popular for Connecticut gatherings like:
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Cocktail parties
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Birthday celebrations
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Showers and small private events
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Holiday gatherings and open houses
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Engagement parties and pre-wedding celebrations
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Showers and small private events
Weekend Brunches & Daytime Events
Slow mornings, shared tables, and nourishing food.
Brunch is one of my favorite ways to bring people together. Whether you’re hosting a bridal shower, a pre- or post-wedding gathering, a birthday brunch, or simply want to make a weekend morning feel special, I’ll design a menu that balances comfort and freshness.​
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Think warm quiches, seasonal salads, sweet pastries, and optional add-ons like juice or bellini bars. Prepared and served with ease, right in your home.
Weekend brunch catering service is perfect for:
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Bridal & baby showers
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Wedding weekend gatherings
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Birthday brunches and daytime celebrations
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Bridal & baby showers
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Wedding weekend gatherings
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Birthday brunches and daytime celebrations
Weekly Meal Prep & At-Home Nourishment
Chef-prepared meals designed for your real life.
Weekly Meal Prep and at home meals are perfect for families and busy professionals who want nourishing, seasonal meals handled for the week. After a consultation, I design menus that fit your household’s rhythm, preferences, and dietary needs—prepared fresh and ready to enjoy.
Once we find your cadence (weekly or biweekly), it becomes an easy, supportive routine. One less thing to carry.
Ideal for weekly meal prep if you want:
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Less daily cooking
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Fresh, seasonal meals ready to enjoy
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Thoughtful support for a full week
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Meals tailored to your dietary needs and preferences
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A consistent meal rhythm that makes life feel lighter
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More time and energy at the end of the day
Cooking Demonstrations, Classes & Workshops
Hands-on, chef-led experiences that bring people together.
Designed for corporate events, team-building experiences, private groups, and small celebrations, these cooking demonstrations and workshops are interactive, welcoming, and grounded in real-life cooking skills.
Each session is tailored to your group size, goals, and setting whether that’s learning a specific technique, preparing a shared meal, or simply enjoying the process together.
Cooking demonstrations, classes, and workshops great for:
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Corporate team-building events
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Private group classes
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Educational cooking experiences
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Client appreciation events
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Retreats and offsite gatherings
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Friends’ nights and couples’ classes
What to Expect From Your Personal Chef
Personal Chef Support, Start to Finish
Seasonal menus, tailored to you
Every menu is shaped around your preferences, dietary needs, and allergies—including gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and more. Whether it’s a private dinner, brunch, or small celebration, the food is designed to match the season and the tone of the table.
Full-service support in your home
I handle the planning, grocery shopping, cooking, service, and clean-up—so you can host without managing the kitchen. You’ll know what to expect ahead of time, and your home will feel cared for from start to finish, without extra moving parts.
A style of service that fits the moment
Thoughtful, nourishing dishes that feel special—but never fussy—served in a way that fits your rhythm. Plated, family-style, or small bites, everything is designed to feel comfortable for you and effortless for your guests to enjoy.
Ready to Experience Hosting That Feels Easy?
How it Works
A simple, supportive process—start to finish.
Bringing a personal chef into your home should feel easy and thoughtful. Whether you’re planning a private dinner, a small celebration, weekly meal prep, or a cooking experience, the process is simple, collaborative, and tailored to you.
1. Start With a Consultation
I’ll talk through your needs, preferences, dietary considerations, and the kind of experience you’re planning—so everything feels aligned from the start.
2. Menu planning, made personal
Based on our conversation, I’ll design a seasonal menu rooted in fresh ingredients and mindful cooking. Every detail is shaped around your guests, your home, and the rhythm of the occasion.
3. I handle the kitchen
From planning and shopping to cooking, serving, and clean-up, I take care of the logistics so you can relax and enjoy. Whether it’s an in-home gathering or meals prepared for the week ahead, everything is done with warmth and attention.
4. Ongoing Support (Optional)
For weekly meal prep or recurring visits, we’ll refine menus over time. Creating a nourishing routine that fits naturally into your life.
Ready to Get Started?
Tell me what you’re planning, and we’ll create something that feels easy to host and good to share.
Hear My Personal Chef Clients Are Saying
“Saturday night was such a wonderful experience. The food was fantastic, and I truly enjoyed cooking alongside Marcia. It was fun, relaxed, and informative. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how much they loved the evening and how welcoming the entire experience felt.”
“Our New Year’s Eve dinner was extraordinary. Every course was beautifully prepared and absolutely delicious—some of the best food we’ve ever had, anywhere. The service was thoughtful and gracious, and the entire evening felt seamless and special from start to finish.”
“Our dinner was wonderful from beginning to end. Every plate came back empty, and the food was delicious and beautifully prepared. Marcia helped make the evening feel truly special, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience.”
— Scott, Pound Ridge, NY
— Bennett & Ellen, Westport, CT
— Bill, Oxford, CT
Personal Chef Services in Connecticut
Sweet Pea Cuisine offers personal chef and private chef services throughout Connecticut, with a primary focus on Litchfield County, New Haven County, and Fairfield County. I work in homes across the region to create nourishing, seasonal meals. Whether you’re looking for weekly chef-prepared dinners, private dinner parties, small celebrations, or brunch gatherings.
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Serving Connecticut communities including: Southbury, Woodbury, Middlebury, Newtown, Oxford, Watertown, and surrounding towns.
If you’re not sure whether I travel to your location, just ask—I’m happy to talk it through.
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While Connecticut is my home base, I’m also open to thoughtful conversations about travel for the right fit and meaningful occasions beyond the state.
Get in Touch
Whether you’re planning a special gathering, looking for ongoing support in the kitchen, or simply exploring what it’s like to work with a personal chef, I’d love to hear from you.
17 Webb Rd,
Naugatuck, CT 06770
