Private Dining in Charleston
Private Dining in Charleston
Enjoy restaurant-quality dining in the comfort of your home. Every menu is thoughtfully designed around your tastes, your guests, and your occasion. From planning and shopping to service and cleanup, every detail is handled with care.
Every Dinner Begins with a Conversation
Tell me about your guests, favorite flavors, wines you'd like to serve, and the kind of evening you'd like to create. I'll design a menu specifically for your event and take care of everything—from shopping and preparation to service and cleanup.
All you have to do is enjoy your guests.
Private dining begins at
$225 per guest
$1,000 minimum
✔ Custom menu
✔ Shopping
✔ Preparation
✔ Service
✔ Cleanup
42+Five-Star Reviews
What Clients Are Saying
Trusted by clients throughout Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, Kiawah Island, and the Lowcountry.
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"Our experience with Chef DiLeo was nothing short of spectacular. He arrived with everything needed to prepare a four-course meal, transformed our kitchen into his own, and created an unforgettable evening for our family.
Jeff R.
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"Chef John prepared an exceptional meal for our anniversary. Every course was incredible, the service was amazing, and he made the entire evening feel truly special. We would absolutely recommend him for any private dinner or celebration."
Brian J.
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"The entire experience from start to finish was incredible. Chef John worked with us to create a wonderful menu using fresh local ingredients. He was the perfect balance of professional, flexible, and easy to work with."
Heather F.
Sample Seasonal Menus
Every menu is thoughtfully designed around your guests, the season, and your preferences. These recent menus offer a glimpse of the dining experiences I create.
My take on Low Country
John's Island Tomatoes
Pimento Cheese · Boiled Peanut Vinaigrette
Carolina Gold Rice Risotto
Crabmeat · Corn · Chives
BBQ Braised Short Ribs
Cheesy Grit Cake · Braised Greens · Roasted Garlic Demi-Glace
Coconut Creme Brûlée
Not your typical Italian
Tuna Crudo
Fennel-Olive Relish· Calabrian Chili · Sicilian Olive Oil
Romaine Lettuce Wedge
Crispy Chorizo · Gorgonzola · Almonds · Chorizo Vinaigrette
Ricotta Gnocchi
Butter Poached Shrimp· Pickled Mushrooms · Herb Butter
Roasted Wreckfish
Cherry Tomato Confit · Garlic Sautéed Spinach
Ricotta Cheese Cake
Pistachio Brittle
Chef's Favorites
Seared Sea Scallops
Beech Mushrooms · Corn · Shallots · Thyme
Arugula Salad
Goat Cheese · Pickled Red Onions · Bacon Vinaigrette
Corn Flake Crusted Lump Crab Cakes
Pickled Carrots · Herb Salad · Grainy Mustard Sauce
Tony's Warm Chocolate Cake
Bruleed Banana · Pistachio Sauce
Your Dinner Will Be Uniquely Yours
Every menu is customized around your tastes, your guests and the occasion you are celebrating. These menus are simply a starting point for the conversation.