Private Dining Experiences

Seasonal, produce-forward culinary experiences across NYC and New Jersey.

NYC Wine & Food Festival · Westchester Magazine · Morgan Stanley · Phillip Lim

Featured & Collaborated With

Chef Abyssinia

Abyssinia is a private chef and culinary educator serving New York City and Northern New Jersey, known for seasonal private dining experiences and chef-led gatherings designed for intimate celebrations and curated events.

Her work moves between in-home dining experiences, private venues, and broader conversations around seasonal cuisine, nutrition literacy, and modern food culture.

Formally trained in Culinary Arts with more than 15 years of professional kitchen experience, Abyssinia leads each engagement personally.

Private Dining

Intimate dinners, executive gatherings, and curated in-home dining experiences designed seasonally and executed with care.

A limited number of engagements are accepted each month.

A minimum investment applies to all private dining engagements. Detailed proposals are shared following initial inquiry.

Private dining experiences are available across New York City, Westchester, and Northern New Jersey.

Food, Education & Perspective

Beyond private engagements, Abyssinia explores nutrition literacy, seasonal cooking, and modern food culture through writing, education, and select media collaborations.

Selected client logos including Phillip Lim, Fable From Farm to Table, Morgan Stanley, and Chef Uniforms

“Chef Abyssinia was the perfect addition to our intimate event.”

— Client, New York City