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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.
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Chris Ratel’s meal reviews
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4.5
Based on 177610 reviews
Lasagna Bolognese
Big portion, good flavour, but as a salt lover, it was even a little bit too salty for me.
Carlo Boonstra · 12/11/25
Ginger Salmon Cakes
It was all right, but I wouldn’t order it again.
Carlo Boonstra · 12/11/25
Ginger Salmon Cakes
Very tasty. The salmon cakes were moist and nicely seasoned. The rice and veggies were a perfect complement to the salmon cakes.
Pearl Baumstark · 12/11/25
Mediterranean Shrimp Bowl
I didn’t really like it
Kathleen Bradley · 12/11/25
Beef Mac & Cheese
This is easily two meals. I wouldn’t say it has the best macros if you’re watching your carbs and calories, but it tastes bomb and is worth it.
Talveer Mandur · 12/11/25
Guinness-Braised Beef Pot Roast
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Joseph Conti · 12/11/25
Guinness-Braised Beef Pot Roast
Amazing meat and mash
Julias Bellotti · 12/11/25
Mediterranean Shrimp Bowl
Nice ratio of ingredients. Would love the have the shrimp warm instead and pack the chickpeas separate container so they can stay crunchy!
Diana D · 12/11/25