Private Chef · Greater Boston

Restaurant dining, at your table.

Ember & Breeze brings modern American cuisine into your home or private estate. Intimate dinner parties, special events, weekly meal prep, and seasonal placements — cooked fresh, served with discretion, by Chef Tsai.

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Boston · Cambridge · Somerville · Brookline · Back Bay · North Shore · Cape Cod · Nantucket · Martha's Vineyard

The Experience

No reservations, no crowds — just an unforgettable meal in the comfort of your own home.

Every menu is built around you: your occasion, your guests, your tastes and dietary needs. Chef Tsai handles the shopping, the cooking, the plating, and the cleanup. You simply sit down and enjoy.

What We Offer

Experiences

Four ways to bring Ember & Breeze to your table — each fully tailored to you.

01

Private Dinners & Events

A multi-course menu designed for your evening — date nights, milestone celebrations, intimate gatherings. Reception bites through dessert, plated and served in your home.

From $165 / guest

02

Weekly Meal Prep

Your fridge stocked with restaurant-quality dinners every week, tailored to your household and goals. The convenience of a personal chef, on a standing schedule.

From $250 / visit + groceries

03

Catering & Gatherings

Larger celebrations and parties, from family-style spreads to passed canapés. Thoughtful menus that scale beautifully without losing the personal touch.

Custom · request a quote

04

Cooking Classes & Chef's Table

A hands-on, interactive evening at your counter — learn techniques, cook alongside the chef, then sit down to the meal you made together. A memorable event in itself.

Custom · request a quote

05

Private Estates & Seasonal Placements

Fixed-term and seasonal engagements for private residences, vacation homes, and yachts — from a two-week summer stay to a full season on Cape Cod, Nantucket, or Martha's Vineyard. Discreet service, references and NDA available on request, and a trial menu or tasting can be arranged before any placement begins.

Custom · quote on request

Chef Tsai's grilled octopus with sweet corn and black beans

The Chef

Chef Tsai

Chef Tsai cooks modern American cuisine — seasonal ingredients, classic technique, and clean, contemporary plates. The name says it: Ember for the fire and depth of a slow-braised short rib, Breeze for the bright, effortless finish of every course.

Based in Greater Boston, Chef Tsai has cooked private dinners and events across the city and the North Shore, and takes on seasonal placements in private residences on Cape Cod and the Islands. He believes the best meals happen at home, around people you love — and that a great chef should make the whole evening feel easy, from the first bite to the last clean dish.

Every engagement is handled with discretion — references and an NDA are available on request, and household staff and estate managers are welcome to coordinate details directly.

Food-Safety Certified References & NDA Available Greater Boston · North Shore · Cape Cod · Islands Custom & Dietary-Friendly

Simple, From Start to Finish

How It Works

1

Tell us about your event

Share your date, guest count, occasion, location, and any dietary needs through the form below. We'll reply within 24 hours.

2

We design your menu

Chef Tsai builds a custom menu and an all-in quote — ingredients, cooking, service, and cleanup included. You approve every detail.

3

Sit back and savor

The chef arrives, cooks in your kitchen, plates and serves each course, and leaves your kitchen spotless. You just enjoy.

Kind Words

What Guests Say

★ 4.8/5

"Chef Albert was great to work with! He was very flexible when figuring out the menu with me and open to accommodating our preferences. It was delicious! We had the boeuf en croute which was FANTASTIC! The most tender filet I've had in a while."

— Marisa
★ 5/5

"Chef Albert was amazing."

— Daniel
★ 4.7/5

"Chef Tsai was wonderful. The food was fantastic, he was so nice, polite, and a true pleasure to have into our house. I highly recommend him and hope to have him back to our house soon."

— Scott
★ 5/5

"This meal reminded me of my grandmother's kitchen — every bite felt like home."

— Jeanne

Transparent Pricing

Investment

Honest "from" pricing so you can plan with confidence. Your final quote is all-inclusive — no surprises.

Private Dinners & Events
Multi-course, plated & served · ingredients, service & cleanup included
from $165 / guest
Weekly Meal Prep
~3 family-style dinners per visit · groceries billed separately
from $250 / visit
Catering & Gatherings
Scaled menus for larger groups
custom quote
Cooking Classes & Chef's Table
Hands-on, interactive experience
custom quote
Private Estates & Seasonal Placements
Fixed-term/seasonal residence or yacht service · discretion, references & NDA available
quote on request

Per-guest pricing varies with menu, party size, and ingredients (premium proteins and seafood adjust the rate). Tell us what you have in mind and we'll send a firm, all-in quote.

Let's Cook

Check Availability

Tell us about your event and we'll reply within 24 hours with ideas and a quote.

Prefer to talk? Book a free 15-minute menu consult — weekdays 10–11 AM.

Prefer email? Reach Chef Tsai directly at [email protected]