An evening, thoughtfully handledPrivate dining,
Private dining,
made personal.
Three to five courses in your home. Shopping, cooking, plating, service, decor, and cleanup, all considered.
From $375 for two · 3 courses↗
Chef Sam G • Concierge culinary services
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The art of an exceptional table.
Private dining, thoughtful gatherings, and extraordinary everyday meals. A culinary experience, made personal.
CLEVELAND, OHIOBY CHEF SAM G
YOUR TABLESTARTS HERE↓
Private dining from $375 for twoThree courses · service & cleanup included
The Eselgē collectionWhatever the occasion,
Whatever the occasion,
make it yours.
Some meals make a day easier.
Others become the reason you remember it.
There’s a place for both at our table.
The chef behind the experienceThe chef’s hand.
The chef’s hand.
The personal touch.
Sam G.
Chef · Eselgē Concierge Culinary Services40
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 ↗The seasonal editThe table is set.
Explore holiday food packages ↗The table is set.
The moment is yours.
01 / ThanksgivingA soulful
Explore the table ↗
A soulful
gathering.
Explore the table ↗02 / ChristmasA little more
Explore the table ↗
A little more
celebration.
Explore the table ↗03 / New Year’sA delicious
Explore the table ↗
A delicious
new beginning.
Explore the table ↗Curated starting menus, tailored to your gathering.Holiday premiums shown in the planner. Market items quoted separately.
Your experience starts hereTell us a little.
Tell us a little.
We’ll make it
something special.
Your occasion, your guests, your budget. Explore a thoughtful menu before sharing your details.
01 Set the occasion02 Discover your menu03 Refine with Sam
The first conversation
No contact details needed yet.
A little inspirationThe details make
The details make
the difference.
Open an image to take a closer look.
Concept and storefront photography.
Something good.
Already taken care of.
Meals for the week, soup for the moment, and pans for the whole table. Choose a menu, pick your portions, and build your order.
Meal prep
Clean, Omnivore, Keto, and Pescatarian meal options. Ask Sam about a custom weekly plan.
Meal plans priced in the menu
Choose my meal plan ↗Soups & Soup Club
Explore today’s soups, plus a seasonal Soup Club by request.
See today’s soup menu
Explore the soup menu ↗Prepared pans
Choose your mains and sides in half or full pans. $150 minimum order.
Explore ready-to-order pans
Build my food order ↗A special date on the calendar?
Explore complete food combinations for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s.
Make an occasion of itYou bring
You bring
the people.
We’ll bring the food.
An intimate dinner. A milestone celebration. A lively night around the grill. Find your experience, then build it around your budget.
Private chef
Three to five courses, cooked and served in your home. Shopping, service, cleanup, and table decor included.
From $375 for two
Explore private dining ↗Event catering
Buffet menus for family celebrations, corporate gatherings, and special occasions. Choose the service that fits.
From $26 per guest
Compare catering packages ↗Hibachi Live
A chef at the flat-top, two proteins, fried rice, vegetables, salad, and sauces. A meal with its own entertainment.
From $65 per adult
Plan a hibachi gathering ↗Cooking classes
Learn, cook, and share a meal together. At-home classes and corporate team experiences.
From $85 per guest
Find your class format ↗Hosting for the holidays?
Choose a seasonal food package and adjust it to your gathering.
Delish-Fit by EselgēYour week.
Your week.
A little more
taken care of.
Chef-prepared meals that fit your routine. Start with your meal count, choose your eating style, and leave the cooking to Sam.
Meal plans priced in the menuOne-time plan · before tax & fulfillment charges
Choose my meals ↓Menus and pickup or delivery schedules are confirmed by Sam.
Choose your countAvailable counts in the menu
Choose your styleClean · Omnivore · Keto · Pescatarian
Make it a routineAsk about weekly subscription pricing
A plan for your appetite.
Choose an available plan below. Current prices and options appear on each product.
Omnivore (The classic diet)
Crafted for those who enjoy a well-rounded diet. With chef-inspired recipes and balanced nutrition, you get...
$60.00View availability ↗
Make good food part of your week.
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.
A little comfort on the side?
Add a pint or quart from Sam G’s Super Soups.
Sam G’s Super SoupsComfort.
Comfort.
By the bowl.
For the lunch break, the cold evening, or the friend who needs a little care. Find your favorite by the pint or quart.
See today’s soup menuQuarts from $16 · before tax & fulfillment charges
Explore the soup menu ↓Find your kind of comfort.
Choose a size for each soup. Sam confirms the available rotation.
Best Ever Chicken Noodle Soup
Tender shredded white meat chicken, carrots, and celery in a hearty chicken stock with wide egg noodles. ...
$5.99View availability ↗
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
A sharp cheddar cream and chicken stock soup with fresh broccoli crowns, carrots, and onions. So rich and s...
$5.99Choose options ↗
Turkey Chili
Traditional chuck wagon Chili made with black beans, white beans, ground turkey, and a tomato•Chili grav...
$5.99View availability ↗
October through MarchThe Soup Club · $58 every other week
Four quarts of two seasonal soups. Pickup or delivery within 15 miles included. Tell us your budget and preferred start week.
Less cooking. More hosting.Your gathering.
Your gathering.
Sam’s kitchen.
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.
Explore ready-to-order pans$150 minimum food order · before tax & service charges
Order aheadAt least 48 hours’ notice
Half or full pansServing sizes shown on each item
Pickup or deliverySchedule and location confirmed by Sam
Build a table they’ll love.
These six menu favorites are ready to explore. Ask Sam about additional dishes.
Chicken Satay
---Description--- Full Pan: ~20 servings Half Pan: ~10 servings
From $25.00Choose options ↗
Not sure how much to order?
Tell us your guest count and budget. The planner calculates pan quantities and compares menu combinations.
An evening, thoughtfully handledYour home.
Your home.
Your people.
Your private chef.
A date night, a birthday, an intimate celebration. Three to five courses, cooked, plated, and served in your own home.
Base estimate$375
Standard menu, before tax, upgrades, and date-based charges.
Imagine your evening
Illustrative course sequence. Sam confirms the actual menu.
2–8 guestsIntimate dinners in your home
3–5 coursesA menu shaped around your occasion
From $375 for twoThree-course standard menu
Enjoy the eveningWe take care
We take care
of the details.
Choose your courses, share your budget, and tell Sam what you love to eat. He confirms your menu, kitchen setup, and the final quote.
Additional guests are $95 each for the three-course menu, up to eight guests total. A fourth or fifth course adds $35 per guest, per course.
Shopping & cooking
The ingredients and preparation for your chosen menu.
Plating & service
Every course served while you enjoy your company.
Table decor
Elegant table decor included in the experience.
Kitchen cleanup
A thoughtful finish after the final course.
Start with your occasion.
See a price estimate before adding contact details.
Good food brings people togetherFor the office.
For the office.
For the family.
For the milestone.
Buffet menus for your people, your occasion, and your budget. Choose your food, then the service you need.
From $26 per guestEssential package · 15-guest minimum · before service & tax
Three starting points.
Your own occasion.
Choose a package, then customize your entrées, extras, and service in the planner.
Essential
$26 / guest
15-guest minimum
- 1 standard entrée
- 2 sides + salad
- Rolls or cornbread
Signature
$39 / guest
20-guest minimum
- 2 entrées · 1 premium
- 3 sides + salad & bread
- Dessert included
Premium
$65 / guest
25-guest minimum
- 3 entrées · 2 premium
- 4 sides + salad & bread
- Dessert display
- 1 passed appetizer
Food prices only. Delivery, staffing, service charges, applicable tax, and seasonal or short-notice charges are calculated separately.
Pickup or deliveryFood prepared for your own setup
Attended buffetAttendants to help serve your gathering
Full serviceChef and server support for your event
The menu is just the beginningA clear plan.
A clear plan.
From the first question.
Share your total budget, guest count, date, and service needs. The planner compares packages and shows where your budget goes.
Can the menu fit dietary needs?
Share allergies, vegetarian preferences, and other dietary needs in the planner. Sam confirms which requests can be accommodated and any changes to the quote.
How far ahead should I plan?
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.
What if I just need the food?
Choose pickup or delivery in the catering planner, or build a smaller gathering from prepared pans.
Explore prepared pans ↗A holiday table.
Without a holiday
in the kitchen.
Choose a seasonal starting menu, adjust the guest count, and see an estimate with the holiday premium included.
These are proposed combinations using Sam’s guide prices. Holiday menus include a 25% premium. Market-priced proteins and special requests need a quote. Thanksgiving week is limited to Soul Food pans; availability and order deadlines require confirmation.
Big family? Different favorites?
Build a table around your guest count and budget.
Dinner with a little theaterYour backyard.
Your backyard.
Our flat-top.
A night to remember.
Bring everyone around for live cooking with Sam. A generous hibachi meal, made at your gathering.
From $65 per adult10-adult minimum · premium proteins, travel & tax extra
Two proteinsSam helps finalize your selections
A complete mealFried rice, vegetables, salad & sauces
Live cookingOutdoor space and setup confirmed with Sam
Bring a little excitement to dinnerMade for birthdays,
Made for birthdays,
reunions, and
just-because nights.
Share your adult guest count, event date, total budget, and outdoor setup. Sam confirms the plan and your protein choices.
What happens with larger groups?
Groups over 24 adults add a second chef and grill for $300. The planner includes this automatically.
Can I request premium proteins?
Filet, scallops, or lobster add approximately $15–$25 per guest. Sam quotes the exact selection; the planner flags these items for confirmation.
What about travel or children?
Travel beyond 25 miles is $2 per extra mile each way. Share any children in your notes so Sam can confirm their pricing.
Learn something. Make something. Share something.Good company.
Good company.
Great food.
A few new skills.
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.
From $85 per guestIn-home class · 6-guest minimum · 2½ hours · before tax
At homeA kitchen full
A kitchen full
of good company.
From $85 per person for groups of six or more. Two and a half hours in your kitchen, with a meal to enjoy at the end.
For your teamA different kind
A different kind
of team meeting.
Corporate cooking experiences from $110 per person for groups of ten or more. Share the occasion, your budget, and your venue needs.
What would you love to cook?
Tell Sam about your group, experience level, and favorite flavors.
Meet Chef Sam GForty years of cooking.
Forty years of cooking.
A place at your table.
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.
Sam G.
Six culinary styles. One kitchen.
Food that feels like you.
These are starting points for a conversation. Tell Sam what you love, and he’ll help shape the menu.
Soul Food
Chicken, turkey wings, mac & cheese, collards, cabbage, and candied yams.
Island
Jerk favorites, curries, rice & peas, cabbage, and plantain.
Italian
Pastas, lasagnas, piccata, marsala, and familiar favorites.
Indian
Butter chicken, tikka masala, biryani, tandoori, and naan.
Hibachi & Fire Grill
Teriyaki chicken, garlic shrimp, salmon, ribeye, and lamb chops.
Small Plates
Sliders, wraps, flatbreads, boxed lunches, soups, salads, and desserts.
Let’s find your kind of meal.
Start with food for today or an experience worth planning.
Shipping policy
Orders will be shipped within 48hrs of receipt. Delivery times are based on carrier efficacy. If a package is received damaged, you have 48hrs from the time package is delivered to upload a picture to Delish.fitlife@gmail.com to receive an online store credit.