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Elevated Kosher Catering

The Meal They'll Talk About for Years

Chef-driven, strictly kosher cuisine for life's most important moments.
Private chef services, holiday programs, and bespoke event catering.

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Years Serving the
Presidential Family
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NY Newsday
Critics Favorite
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Years of
Culinary Excellence
Coast to Coast
NY, LA, Florida, Colorado,
Arizona & Nationwide
Chef Joseph Festinger preparing herbs in a professional kitchen

Not a Catering Company.
A Personal Chef Experience.

When the meal matters most, you want a chef tested at the highest level. Chef Joseph Festinger brings the same meticulous attention to your family's table that he brings to the most exclusive private events in the country.

From intimate Shabbat dinners to week-long Passover programs for 30+ guests, every plate is crafted with precision, care, and a deep respect for the traditions behind the food.

Strictly Kosher Glatt-kosher meats, Cholov Yisroel dairy, Pas Yisroel bread — kosher rules per client family specifications
Travel Anywhere New York, Los Angeles, Orlando, Miami, Vail, Arizona, and beyond
Full Service Menu planning, shopping, cooking, plating, and cleanup

Services Tailored to You

Private Chef

In-home cooking experiences for families who demand the finest. Weekly meal preparation, intimate dinner parties, or ongoing culinary support.

Holiday Programs

Multi-day kosher holiday programs for Passover, Sukkot, Rosh Hashanah, and Shabbat. Complete culinary management from menu to service.

Event Catering

Weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, corporate events, and celebrations. Bespoke menus designed around your vision and dietary needs.

Cooking Classes

Learn culinary techniques from a chef who's cooked at the highest levels. Private lessons, group classes, and team-building events.

Menu Development

Culinary consulting for restaurants, venues, and food businesses. Custom menu creation, recipe development, and kitchen optimization.

Weekly Meal Prep

Chef-prepared meals delivered to your home weekly. Customized for your family's dietary preferences, allergies, and taste.

How It Works

1

Consultation

Tell us your vision. We'll discuss your event, dietary needs, guest count, and style preferences.

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Menu Design

A custom menu is crafted specifically for your event, balancing tradition with innovation.

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Preparation

We handle everything — sourcing, cooking, setup, and service. You focus on your guests.

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Your Event

Enjoy the moment. Every plate is served with precision, warmth, and care.

Credentials That Speak
for Themselves

Presidential Chef

Trusted to prepare meals for the US President's family for four consecutive years. When discretion and excellence are non-negotiable.

Award-Winning BBQ

Three consecutive years as NY Newsday Critics Favorite BBQ (2015-2017). Mainstream crossover appeal meets kosher excellence.

25+ Years of Excellence

Over two decades of cooking for families across New York and Los Angeles. From intimate Shabbat dinners to 200-guest celebrations, every client receives our full attention.

Traditional & Heimish

Deeply rooted in Ashkenazi and Sephardic culinary traditions. Classic heimish cooking with modern refinement — the flavors your family knows and loves, elevated to their highest potential.

International Cuisine

Italian, Asian, traditional wedding fare, and beyond — all prepared with Glatt-kosher meats and following strict kosher rules. World-class flavors from every culinary tradition, brought together under one kitchen.

What Our Clients Say

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Chef Festinger doesn't just cook — he transforms an event. Our guests are still talking about the Passover program months later. The attention to detail, the flavors, the presentation — extraordinary.
— Private Client, Los Angeles
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We've hosted Shabbat dinners for years, but the evening Chef Joe prepared was on an entirely different level. It felt like dining at a world-class restaurant in our own home.
— The R. Family, Great Neck, NY
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From the initial consultation to the last course, every detail was handled with grace. Our bat mitzvah was flawless, and the food was the highlight of the evening.
— Private Client, Manhattan
The Festinger family — a family of chefs

A Family of Chefs

Frequently Asked Questions

No. KoJoe is a private chef operation that follows strict kosher rules per each client's family specifications, but we are not certified by a hashgacha or any kashrus-supervising agency. Clients who require formal hashgacha supervision should engage a certified caterer instead. We are happy to work alongside a mashgiach the client provides.

Glatt Kosher is the highest standard of kosher meat preparation. It means the animal's lungs were found to be smooth and free of adhesions upon inspection. All meat and poultry we source comes from suppliers that meet this standard. Our kitchen rigorously follows kosher laws per each client's family specifications, though our operation is not under formal rabbinical supervision.

For holiday programs (Passover, Sukkot, etc.), we recommend booking 2-3 months in advance as these dates fill quickly. For private dinners and events, 3-4 weeks is typically sufficient. For large weddings or corporate events, the more lead time the better — ideally 2-3 months.

Absolutely. While we're based in Long Island, NY, we regularly cook in Los Angeles, Orlando, Miami, Vail (Colorado), New Jersey, Monroe, Monsey, and Arizona. We travel nationwide for multi-day programs and special events. Travel and accommodation are arranged as part of the event planning process.

Yes, dietary accommodations are central to what we do. Beyond kosher compliance, we regularly handle gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, and other dietary requirements. Every guest's needs are discussed during the consultation and accounted for in menu design.

Our holiday programs are fully turnkey. This includes menu planning for all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks), ingredient sourcing from kosher-certified suppliers, kosher preparation following each client's family specifications, cooking, plating, serving, and cleanup. We handle every detail so you can focus entirely on your family and guests.

Every event is unique, so pricing is customized based on guest count, menu complexity, duration, and location. After our initial consultation, you'll receive a detailed proposal with transparent pricing. There are no hidden fees.

Yes. For larger events, we coordinate full front-of-house service including servers, bartenders, and service staff. We can also arrange rentals for china, glassware, linens, and tableware. For intimate dinners, Chef Joseph handles everything personally.

For larger events such as weddings and multi-day programs, we offer private tasting sessions. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the quality firsthand and finalize your menu selections. Tasting details are discussed during the consultation.

Book Your Event

Ready to move forward? Fill out the details below and pay a refundable deposit to lock in your date. We'll follow up within 24 hours with a personalized menu proposal.

Your deposit is fully refundable if cancelled 72+ hours before the event. We'll contact you within 24 hours to finalize the menu.

Book a Consultation

Every great event starts with a conversation. Tell us about your vision, and we'll craft a culinary experience that exceeds your expectations.

Serving Long Island, NY · Los Angeles · Florida · Colorado · Nationwide
Thank you! We'll be in touch within 24 hours to discuss your event.