Private dining, thoughtful gatherings, and extraordinary everyday meals. A culinary experience, made personal.
Some meals make a day easier.
Others become the reason you remember it.
There’s a place for both at our table.
Three to five courses in your home. Shopping, cooking, plating, service, decor, and cleanup, all considered.
years
in the kitchen
Good hospitality is personal. The flavors you love. The people you’re gathering. The details that let you settle in and enjoy the moment.
From Soul Food and Island flavors to Italian, Indian, and the fire grill, Sam brings a lifetime of cooking to your table.
Meet Chef Sam G ↗Your occasion, your guests, your budget. Explore a thoughtful menu before sharing your details.
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Meals for the week, soup for the moment, and pans for the whole table. Choose a menu, pick your portions, and build your order.
Clean, Omnivore, Keto, and Pescatarian meal options. Ask Sam about a custom weekly plan.
Meal plans priced in the menu
Choose my meal plan ↗Explore today’s soups, plus a seasonal Soup Club by request.
See today’s soup menu
Explore the soup menu ↗Choose your mains and sides in half or full pans. $150 minimum order.
Explore ready-to-order pans
Build my food order ↗Explore complete food combinations for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.
An intimate dinner. A milestone celebration. A lively night around the grill. Find your experience, then build it around your budget.
Three to five courses, cooked and served in your home. Shopping, service, cleanup, and table decor included.
Private dining, priced for your table
Explore private dining ↗Buffet menus for family celebrations, corporate gatherings, and special occasions. Choose the service that fits.
Build your menu. See your price.
Compare catering packages ↗A chef at the flat-top, two proteins, fried rice, vegetables, salad, and sauces. A meal with its own entertainment.
Hibachi, priced for your group
Plan a hibachi gathering ↗Learn, cook, and share a meal together. At-home classes and corporate team experiences.
Cooking experiences, made personal
Find your class format ↗Choose a seasonal food package and adjust it to your gathering.
Chef-prepared meals that fit your routine. Start with your meal count, choose your eating style, and leave the cooking to Sam.
Menus and pickup or delivery schedules are confirmed by Sam.
Choose an available plan below. Current prices and options appear on each product.
Crafted for those who enjoy a well-rounded diet. With chef-inspired recipes and balanced nutrition, you get...
$60.00
Guide subscription rates: 5 meals $68 · 10 meals $126 · 15 meals $176 per week. Share your weekly budget and preferences; Sam confirms the recurring total.
Add a pint or quart from Sam G’s Super Soups.
For the lunch break, the cold evening, or the friend who needs a little care. Find your favorite by the pint or quart.
Choose a size for each soup. Sam confirms the available rotation.
Tender shredded white meat chicken, carrots, and celery in a hearty chicken stock with wide egg noodles. ...
$5.99
A sharp cheddar cream and chicken stock soup with fresh broccoli crowns, carrots, and onions. So rich and s...
$5.99
Traditional chuck wagon Chili made with black beans, white beans, ground turkey, and a tomato•Chili grav...
$5.99Four quarts of two seasonal soups. Pickup or delivery within 15 miles included. Tell us your budget and preferred start week.
Familiar mains and generous sides, ready for your own table. Mix half and full pans or let the planner work out quantities for your group.
These six menu favorites are ready to explore. Ask Sam about additional dishes.
---Description--- Full Pan: ~20 servings Half Pan: ~10 servings
From $25.00Tell us your guest count and budget. The planner calculates pan quantities and compares menu combinations.
A date night, a birthday, an intimate celebration. Three to five courses, cooked, plated, and served in your own home.
Standard menu, before tax, upgrades, and date-based charges.
Illustrative course sequence. Sam confirms the actual menu.
Choose your courses, share your budget, and tell Sam what you love to eat. He confirms your menu, kitchen setup, and the final quote.
Select two to eight guests and three to five courses. Your price updates automatically for the group, menu upgrades and service.
The ingredients and preparation for your chosen menu.
Every course served while you enjoy your company.
Elegant table decor included in the experience.
A thoughtful finish after the final course.
See a price estimate before adding contact details.
Buffet menus for your people, your occasion, and your budget. Choose your food, then the service you need.
Choose a package, then your dishes. Your price updates with the menu, guest count, extras and service.
15-guest minimum
20-guest minimum
25-guest minimum
Examples use a chef-curated menu for the stated group size. Your selections, guest count, service, extras and date automatically update the total in the planner.
Share your total budget, guest count, date, and service needs. The planner compares packages and shows where your budget goes.
Share allergies, vegetarian preferences, and other dietary needs in the planner. Sam confirms which requests can be accommodated and any changes to the quote.
Allow at least 10 days for events, or 30 days for groups over 75. Short-notice requests depend on Sam’s availability and may carry a rush charge.
Choose pickup or delivery in the catering planner, or build a smaller gathering from prepared pans.
Explore prepared pans ↗Choose a seasonal starting menu, adjust the guest count, and see an estimate with the holiday premium included.
Menu prices update automatically for your guest count and selections. Holiday menus include a 25% premium. Market items need a separate quote. Thanksgiving week is limited to Soul Food pans; availability and deadlines require confirmation.
Build a table around your guest count and budget.
Bring everyone around for live cooking with Sam. A generous hibachi meal, made at your gathering.
Share your adult guest count, event date, total budget, and outdoor setup. Sam confirms the plan and your protein choices.
Larger groups automatically include additional chef and grill allowances. Your estimate updates with your guest count.
Filet, scallops or lobster needs a market quote. The planner identifies any unpriced upgrades.
A local travel allowance is included in the estimate. Sam confirms your venue and any longer-distance travel. Include children in your notes for tailored pricing.
Cook with Sam, learn along the way, and enjoy what you’ve made. A hands-on gathering in your kitchen or a shared experience for your team.
For groups of six or more. Two and a half hours in your kitchen, with a meal to enjoy at the end. Build your group’s estimate in the planner.
Corporate cooking experiences for groups of ten or more. Choose your group size and see your estimate, then share your occasion and venue needs.
Tell Sam about your group, experience level, and favorite flavors.
From everyday meals to full-service celebrations, Eselgē brings Sam’s cooking together under one name. Thoughtful food, flexible formats, and a menu shaped around your gathering.
These are starting points for a conversation. Tell Sam what you love, and he’ll help shape the menu.
Chicken, turkey wings, mac & cheese, collards, cabbage, and candied yams.
Jerk favorites, curries, rice & peas, cabbage, and plantain.
Pastas, lasagnas, piccata, marsala, and familiar favorites.
Butter chicken, tikka masala, biryani, tandoori, and naan.
Teriyaki chicken, garlic shrimp, salmon, ribeye, and lamb chops.
Sliders, wraps, flatbreads, boxed lunches, soups, salads, and desserts.
Start with food for today or an experience worth planning.