Wicker Park runs on vintage housing stock. Walk-up two-flats, courtyard buildings, and the occasional new build mixed in. A private chef dinner works in all of them, without you having to renovate your kitchen first.
How does a private chef dinner work in Wicker Park?
Same process as everywhere else we cook. We talk about the night, build a seasonal menu, shop for it, cook in your kitchen, serve course by course, and clean up. The full breakdown is on the private chef page.
What do Wicker Park kitchens look like?
A lot of railroad-style layouts. A long, narrow kitchen with a small stove, common in the neighborhood's older two-flats and walk-ups. We bring induction burners when a kitchen needs more capacity, so a small stove does not limit the menu.
What about parking near the Milwaukee-Damen-North triangle?
That intersection and the blocks around it get busy, especially on weekend nights. Street parking is usually workable earlier in the evening. We time our load-in around it and confirm the closest spot with you before the date.
Where do the ingredients come from?
The same sources every Thursday Dinners menu draws from. Green City Market when it runs, Dill Pickle Food Co-op, Local Foods, and a short list of butchers and fishmongers we trust. What we cook in Wicker Park in August looks different from what we cook there in January.
FAQ
Do you cook in Wicker Park two-flats with small stoves? Yes. Older two-flats often have railroad-style kitchens with limited stove capacity. We bring induction burners when we need to expand what we can cook at once.
Is parking difficult near the Wicker Park triangle on weekends? It can be, especially Friday and Saturday nights. Tell us your address and timing when you book, and we will plan the load-in around it.
Can you cook a supper club night in Wicker Park? Sometimes. Supper club dates rotate through Wicker Park along with other neighborhoods. Check the supper club page for what is currently open.
Do you handle dietary restrictions for a Wicker Park dinner party? Yes. Tell us when we plan the menu. We build the dishes around it instead of adjusting a fixed menu at the last minute.