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Chris Ratel
About
Chris Ratel has been working with food since the age of 13. He attended the School for Food and Hotel Management in NYC and worked with Park Hyatt Hotels for years. He also worked in NYC staples such as Sardis on Broadway, Lundi Brothers in Brooklyn and the Oyster Bar in Grand Central Station. Chris presently works privately for clients and caterers in the NYC and Hudson Valley areas. Residing both in the Hudson Valley area and Brooklyn, he has developed a strong appreciation for food in its simplest, most organic form and hands-on knowledge from the local farmers and purveyors who are growing it.
Kitchens
Meals by Chris Ratel are prepared fresh in small batches in local kitchens across the country.
How it works
Small batch meals crafted by top culinary talent. Delivered to your door each week.
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Heat and plate
Every meal comes with Chef heating instructions. Set the table, plate your meal, and savor the experience.
Repeat
Choose something new every week or stick with your staples. We'll be in the kitchen cooking up your next mouth-watering meal.
Chris Ratel’s meal reviews
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4.5
Based on 155286 reviews
Golden Chicken Breast Schnitzel
The chicken was tough - a little over cooked. Reheating is a problem with chicken.
Anne Welsh · 08/12/25
Smoky BBQ Chicken
5 stars for the taste. But the real portion is smaller than the photo, which was a little disappointing, but still 5 stars
Lucas Biato Oliveira · 08/11/25
Golden Chicken Breast Schnitzel
Not well seasoned
Ninoshka Lobo · 08/10/25
Double Smash Burger
Potato bun? I don't think so. Everyday hamburger bun, more like it. Thumbs down
Mary Luker · 08/09/25
Golden Chicken Breast Schnitzel
Perhaps add a seasonal vegetable of some kind
Mary Luker · 08/09/25
Maryland-Style Crab Cakes
needs coleslaw or veggies to even it out
Albert Lam · 08/08/25
Golden Chicken Breast Schnitzel
Tell us would like a vegmore about it
Amy Parker · 08/08/25
Ginger Salmon Cakes
One of my favs
Amy Parker · 08/08/25
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