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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.
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Meals by Chris Ratel are prepared fresh in small batches in local kitchens across the country.
Chris Ratel
Chris Ratel
Chris Ratel
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Chris Ratel’s meal reviews
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4.5
Based on 203060 reviews
Golden Chicken Breast Schnitzel
Chicken was chewy and dry. Potatoes were good, but need more. Don’t think this dish travels well
John Hodder · 05/12/26
Southern Fried Chicken Thigh
10/10 out of fxcking 10!!! Soo good, i’m eating it as we speak 😂This is highly recommended 👌🏿Well done chef!
TYRONE Pierre · 05/12/26
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Would be nice w a side veggie. Delicious
Deb Trager · 05/12/26
Golden Chicken Breast Schnitzel
Portion was good but chicken was dry and potatoes were too lemony
Sydnee Miller · 05/11/26
Mediterranean Shrimp Bowl
Taste was ok but had to remove salad for heating which was annoying
Sydnee Miller · 05/11/26
Smoky BBQ Chicken
So delicious!
Sydnee Miller · 05/11/26
Golden Chicken Breast Schnitzel
Mustard mashed potatoes were a little overwhelming
Carrie McKinnon · 05/11/26
Double Smash Burger
Delicious!!
F C Biggs · 05/11/26