Bring a restaurant-quality experience to your home, rental, or special event with a private chef you can trust. Chef Kimberly, owner and chef at the Amethyst Inn in Adamstown, Pennsylvania, offers private chef services for intimate dinners, meal delivery, cooking classes, and hosted events, whether you prefer the experience in your own space or at our beautiful on-site event venue.
Private chef services are available for events held at the Inn as well as off-site locations throughout Lancaster County and surrounding areas. Learn more about hosting your celebration at our Reception & Event Venue. Call Kimberly at (717) 484-0800 to plan a memorable Private Chef Experience.
What you can book
Private Dinners & Date Nights
Perfect for anniversaries, proposals,
and “we should do something special” nights.
- Date Night for 2 (2–4 courses)
- Family Dinner for 3–8 (1–3 courses)
- Multi-course plated service available
Dinner Parties & Private Events
Host without living in the kitchen all night.
- Events and special occasions up to 25 people
(2–5 courses) - Optional cocktail hour
with or without passed hors d’oeuvres - Wine service and pairings available
Meal Delivery & Weekly Meal Prep
High-quality, from-scratch meals made for real life.
- Meal delivery for 1–8 people
- Made-from-scratch meals prepared and frozen for easy reheating
- Hot delivered dinners available
- Weekly meal prep options to match your routine
In-Home Cooking Classes
Learn skills you’ll use forever, organized around regional cuisines and culinary traditions.
- Regional cooking classes including French, Italian, Japanese, Thai, Spanish, Middle Eastern, and Northern European
- Beginner-friendly and kid-friendly options
- Great for couples, families, and girls’ night out
- Hands-on learning with practical techniques you can recreate at home
Menus, dietary needs, and cuisine styles
Every menu is customized, but the approach stays the same: fresh, seasonal ingredients whenever available, and thoughtful courses built around what you love.
Dietary options include:
Vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free. All dietary restrictions, allergies, and personal preferences are carefully observed.
Cuisine styles can include:
American, French, Italian, Asian, Spanish, Thai, Swedish, Middle Eastern, Hungarian, or make a special request.
Clients may request sample menus based on the type of experience they’re planning, including meal prep, frozen meal delivery, hot delivered dinners, in-home private dining, date nights, and larger event dinners up to 26 guests. Sample menus can be sent by email as a PDF.
How it works
- Tell us your date, guest count, and vibe (casual, elegant, themed, surprise, etc.)
- Choose your service style (plated, family-style, buffet, class format)
- Confirm dietary needs and preferences
- We handle the details: menu planning, grocery shopping, prepping, cooking, cleanup, optional freezing, and arranged delivery or pickup
Certain event options may have menu planning and grocery selection priced separately based on selections.
Clients frequently book our private chef services for homes, vacation rentals, and event venues throughout Lancaster County and nearby Berks County communities.
Why hire Chef Kimberly
- 10 years of restaurant leadership, from casual to fine dining
- Experience building a craft cocktail restaurant from the ground up
- Owner and chef at the Amethyst Inn in Adamstown, Pennsylvania
- Community-minded: Owner and chef for “Mom’s Meals and More,” a nonprofit delivering free meals to individuals who are homeless, disabled, veterans, and families in need
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should I book?
For weekends and larger groups, earlier is better. For smaller dinners, limited last-minute availability may be possible.
Do you provide plates, glassware, or table setup?
For events hosted at the Inn, all plates, glassware, and table setup are provided. For off-site events, clients typically use their own tableware, except for larger parties where rentals can be arranged.
Can you work with allergies and dietary restrictions?
Yes. All dietary restrictions, allergies, and personal preferences are carefully observed. Please share details during your quote request.
What does “full service” include?
Full service includes grocery shopping, prepping, cooking, cleanup, optional freezing, and arranged delivery or pickup. Certain event options may have menu planning and grocery selection priced separately based on selections.
Do you offer sample menus?
Yes. Sample menus are available based on the type of event or service you’re interested in and can be sent by email as a PDF.
Book Your Private Chef Experience
Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner at home, planning a special celebration, or exploring an event at the Inn, Chef Kimberly will help design a private chef experience tailored to your guests, preferences, and dietary needs. Call to start the conversation and explore menu ideas, availability, and next steps.
