Frequently asked Questions
Frequently asked Questions
What services does Food Raconteur offer?
Food Raconteur offers private dining, personal chef services, corporate event catering, wellness retreat catering, culinary workshops, chef mentorship, menu design and gourmet takeaways.
How do I book a private chef for my home?
You can fill out the contact form with your event details. Share the date, number of guests and menu preferences. We will confirm availability and send booking instructions.
What cuisines do you cook?
We work with global cuisines including Indian, South Indian, Mediterranean, Japanese, Italian, French, Mexican, Peruvian, Thai and fusion menus. Regional cuisines can also be requested.
Do you offer custom menus?
Yes. All menus are custom. We design course based meals, tasting menus and event menus based on your preferences, dietary needs and occasion.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes. We can accommodate most dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, dairy free and allergy based restrictions. All details must be shared before the event.
How does private dining work?
The chef cooks in your home or venue. Ingredients are sourced, prepared and plated on site. Service, cleanup and coordination are included.
Do you offer corporate catering?
Yes. We create menus for business dinners, product launches, leadership events, team gatherings and premium corporate catering needs.
What is included in a tasting menu?
A tasting menu includes multiple courses featuring global flavors, seasonal ingredients and balanced dishes. The number of courses depends on the event.
Do you host cooking workshops?
Yes. We offer hands-on workshops and masterclasses for teams, individuals and professionals. These sessions cover global cuisine, wellness cooking and storytelling based techniques.
Do you provide chef mentorship programs?
Yes. We offer mentorship and culinary residencies for young chefs. Sessions include flavor development, heritage cuisine, menu design and creative growth.
Do you offer wellness focused menus?
Yes. We design wellness menus for retreats, corporate groups and families. These menus focus on clean ingredients, balanced meals and mindful cooking.
Where are services available?
Food Raconteur is a global culinary studio with specific focus on Asia, Europe and the Americas. Private dining and catering availability depends on travel and scheduling.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations made more than 7 days before the event receive a 50 percent refund. Cancellations within 72 hours are non refundable. Rescheduling depends on availability.
Do you sell gourmet products?
Yes. We offer chef crafted sauces, condiments and specialty takeaways made in small batches.
Can you collaborate with chefs or brands?
Yes. We collaborate on pop ups, storytelling dinners, workshops and creative culinary projects
How far in advance should I book?
For private dining, book at least one to two weeks ahead. For corporate events and retreats, book earlier to secure dates and menu planning time.
Do you offer vegetarian or vegan menus?
Yes. We offer complete vegetarian, plant based and vegan menus for private dining, events and retreats.
Can I request specific cuisines?
Yes. You can request cuisines or regional dishes. We can create menus inspired by India, Southeast Asia, Europe, Latin America or a mix of global flavors.
How do I contact Food Raconteur?
You can reach us through the contact form on the website. Share your event details or service request and we will respond as soon as possible.
What services does Food Raconteur offer?
Food Raconteur offers private dining, personal chef services, corporate event catering, wellness retreat catering, culinary workshops, chef mentorship, menu design and gourmet takeaways.
How do I book a private chef for my home?
You can fill out the contact form with your event details. Share the date, number of guests and menu preferences. We will confirm availability and send booking instructions.
What cuisines do you cook?
We work with global cuisines including Indian, South Indian, Mediterranean, Japanese, Italian, French, Mexican, Peruvian, Thai and fusion menus. Regional cuisines can also be requested.
Do you offer custom menus?
Yes. All menus are custom. We design course based meals, tasting menus and event menus based on your preferences, dietary needs and occasion.
Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes. We can accommodate most dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, dairy free and allergy based restrictions. All details must be shared before the event.
How does private dining work?
The chef cooks in your home or venue. Ingredients are sourced, prepared and plated on site. Service, cleanup and coordination are included.
Do you offer corporate catering?
Yes. We create menus for business dinners, product launches, leadership events, team gatherings and premium corporate catering needs.
What is included in a tasting menu?
A tasting menu includes multiple courses featuring global flavors, seasonal ingredients and balanced dishes. The number of courses depends on the event.
Do you host cooking workshops?
Yes. We offer hands-on workshops and masterclasses for teams, individuals and professionals. These sessions cover global cuisine, wellness cooking and storytelling based techniques.
Do you provide chef mentorship programs?
Yes. We offer mentorship and culinary residencies for young chefs. Sessions include flavor development, heritage cuisine, menu design and creative growth.
Do you offer wellness focused menus?
Yes. We design wellness menus for retreats, corporate groups and families. These menus focus on clean ingredients, balanced meals and mindful cooking.
Where are services available?
Food Raconteur is a global culinary studio with specific focus on Asia, Europe and the Americas. Private dining and catering availability depends on travel and scheduling.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations made more than 7 days before the event receive a 50 percent refund. Cancellations within 72 hours are non refundable. Rescheduling depends on availability.
Do you sell gourmet products?
Yes. We offer chef crafted sauces, condiments and specialty takeaways made in small batches.
Can you collaborate with chefs or brands?
Yes. We collaborate on pop ups, storytelling dinners, workshops and creative culinary projects
How far in advance should I book?
For private dining, book at least one to two weeks ahead. For corporate events and retreats, book earlier to secure dates and menu planning time.
Do you offer vegetarian or vegan menus?
Yes. We offer complete vegetarian, plant based and vegan menus for private dining, events and retreats.
Can I request specific cuisines?
Yes. You can request cuisines or regional dishes. We can create menus inspired by India, Southeast Asia, Europe, Latin America or a mix of global flavors.
How do I contact Food Raconteur?
You can reach us through the contact form on the website. Share your event details or service request and we will respond as soon as possible.