I create refined French dining with Asian influence, built around the finest Hudson Valley produce—farm to table, always.

Gilbert Papineschi

I craft elegant, farm-to-table French menus with a bright Asian touch—made to nourish both body and soul.

I’m a private French chef with 25 years of culinary experience: 15 years in restaurants, 5 years as a private and yacht chef, and 5 years in bakery and pastry. My cooking is rooted in refined French gastronomy and elevated with Asian influences, always guided by seasonal ingredients and careful technique. I serve the Hudson Valley and New York City, creating fully customizable experiences that feel personal, polished, and comforting—so every meal feeds your body and your soul.

Plan your dinner with me

My secret is simple: top-quality ingredients—and truly loving what I do.

What you can expect when you dine with me

I cook to create joy and connection

For me, cooking is about bringing people together—hearing laughter and sparking childhood memories with home-cooked flavors. Food is joy, and food is memories.

I’m shaped by France, travel, and curiosity

I learned my craft in France through over 20 years working in restaurants, then refined my style as a private and yacht chef. Traveling and discovering new ingredients keeps my cooking evolving and inspiring.

I rely on ingredients and heart

I focus on top-quality ingredients, and I put genuine love into every dish I make—because that’s what guests feel most at the table.

Gilbert’s Menus

I offer sample menus that are fully customizable, from refined French fine dining to Mediterranean comfort and Hudson Valley farm-to-table cooking. I tailor every course to your occasion, preferences, and the best seasonal produce available.

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