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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.
Small batch meals crafted by top culinary talent. Delivered to your door each week.
Set your preferences
Let us know what you love to eat, then choose your meal plan –– from 4 to 16 meals per week.
Choose your meals
Our chefs are in constant creation mode. Every weekly menu boasts new craveable meals for you to order.
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.
Indulge in the thoughts and stories surrounding meals by Chris Ratel
Based on 9 reviews
Grilled Marinated Flank Steak
Amazing meal, especially the potatoes
Morley · 05/23/25
My Mom's Beef Brisket
Totally delicious!!
Dani · 05/23/25
Grilled Marinated Flank Steak
This was delicious! I will definitely order it again.
Dani · 05/23/25
BBQ Chicken
Everything about this meal was fantastic!
Dani · 05/23/25
Grilled Marinated Flank Steak
Great portion size, one of my favourites to order!
Jen · 05/22/25
Grilled Marinated Flank Steak
Our son enjoyed the meal and commented that he loved the potatoes!
Morley · 05/21/25
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