Thoughtful cooking, personalized for you.

Chef Jess Blanco is a private chef with an emphasis on seasonal, ingredient-led meals, serving clients in Long Island, The Hamptons, and NYC, and is available to travel.

Chef Jess works with a curated selection of local farmers and artisanal producers, sourcing the freshest seasonal ingredients, vibrant produce, and sustainable meats to craft personalized, unforgettable meals.

Private Chef Jess Blanco crafting personalized gourmet dishes for clients across NYC, Long Island, and the Hamptons.

Hi, I’m Chef Jess!

12+ years of experience. Countless unforgettable meals.

With a culinary degree from Johnson & Wales and experience in fine dining, television, and private events, Jess brings a warm, personalized touch to every plate.

Bespoke Menus

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Seasonal Flavors

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Elevated Private Dining

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Bespoke Menus • Seasonal Flavors • Elevated Private Dining •

Our Service Offerings

From weeknight meals to weekend celebrations—we’ve got you covered.

Baked potatoes topped with mashed potatoes, chives, and caviar on a plate.

Private Dinners

Intimate meals, elevated flavors.

Glass meal prep containers with a variety of meals including quinoa with greens and sesame seeds, salads with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, hard-boiled eggs, and bacon, grilled salmon with lemon slices and red cabbage slaw, and baked pasta with tomato sauce and fresh basil.

Meal Prep

Wholesome meals, zero stress.

Two bowls of pasta with tomato sauce, shaved parmesan, basil leaves, and red chili slices.

Recipe Development

Thoughtful recipes, made to inspire.

Outdoor charcuterie table with assorted cheeses, breads, fruits, vegetables, meats, and jars of condiments, set against a scenic landscape with autumn foliage.

Grazing Tables

Crafted for connection and conversation.

This Way to the Table

Plates of braised beef with mushrooms and microgreens on a table.
Assorted cherry and grape tomatoes in blue cartons, featuring red and yellow varieties, arranged in rows.
Wooden platter with a variety of fresh vegetables including cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, radishes, celery, and colorful carrots, accompanied by two bowls of dip.
Rustic fruit galette in a cast iron skillet on a textured surface
A platter of fresh vegetables including cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, celery, carrots, radishes, cauliflower, snap peas, and bell peppers. The platter features two bowls of dip, one red and one green.
Meal prep with glass containers featuring lasagna, pesto pasta with cherry tomatoes and arugula, rice noodles with curry chicken, and shrimp with stir-fried vegetables.
A baked vegetable tart with layers of yellow squash, eggplant, and possibly potato, seasoned with herbs and spices, on a dark surface.
Close-up of chocolate brownies topped with chocolate chips and sea salt, cut into squares.
Plates with salad containing apple slices, orange segments, crumbled cheese, radicchio, and endive.
Gourmet dish with fish, microgreens, pickled onions in white bowls on a table.
Grazing table with assorted cheeses, meats, fruits, vegetables, nuts, crackers, and dips.

Ready to cook up something special?

Whether you’re planning a dinner party or just want help feeding your family, I’d love to cook for you. I offer a complimentary discovery call to learn more about your event, preferences, and how I can help bring your vision to life.