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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.

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Chris Ratel’s meal reviews
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4.5
Based on 202810 reviews

Smoky BBQ Chicken
My son’s favorite
Nikki Lee · 05/10/26

Smoky BBQ Chicken
Staple of my week
Andrew Thompson · 05/10/26

Lemon Grilled Chicken Bowl
Was kinda poor taste wise
Rehman Lakhani · 05/10/26

Blackened Shrimp and Cheddar-Pancetta Risotto
This is an excellent dish. The risotto is nice and comforting, and the shrimp are well prepared.
Krista Trobst · 05/10/26

Blackened Shrimp and Cheddar-Pancetta Risotto
Delicious!!
Theresa Gies · 05/09/26

Lasagna Bolognese
Good portion but so dry! Please add more tomatoes sauce and cheese
elis regina ribeiro zacariotto · 05/09/26

Grilled Salmon with Rainbow Grains
salmon and rice was great was not so fond of the potatos
Andric Corriveau · 05/09/26

Grilled Chicken Dragon Bowl
Great for pre-workout! 7.8/10
TYRONE Pierre · 05/09/26















