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James Grody

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About

James is a graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America. Upon completing his AOS, he worked with NYC’s top chefs to hone his skills. Restaurants moved to hotels, where James learned how to organize dinners for 1000 people. In 2012 he started his own company, Tailored Chef NYC, working primarily corporate functions and with high net worth local families as their personal chef. James started teaching 5 years ago at Sur La Table as part of its recreational cooking classes. Cook Unity clients, you are in good hands!

Kitchens

Meals by James Grody are prepared fresh in small batches in local kitchens across the country.

New York

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How it works

Small batch meals crafted by top culinary talent. Delivered to your door each week.

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Set your preferences

Let us know what you love to eat, then choose your meal plan –– from 4 to 16 meals per week.

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Choose your meals

Our chefs are in constant creation mode. Every weekly menu boasts new craveable meals for you to order.

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Heat and plate

Every meal comes with Chef heating instructions. Set the table, plate your meal, and savor the experience.

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Repeat

Choose something new every week or stick with your staples. We'll be in the kitchen cooking up your next mouth-watering meal.

James Grody’s meal reviews

Indulge in the thoughts and stories surrounding meals by James Grody

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Beef & Black Bean Chili

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Could use a side of sour cream and fresh chopped red onions. otherwise very good!

Alexander Magid · 09/23/25

Buttery Lobster Risotto

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There used to be more sauce!!! For the love of god. Even in a small cup to pour on after. Thanks for listening.

Ian Eaton · 09/23/25

Gouda Burger with JG secret sauce

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Delicious just wish it came with fries.

Tonya Greene · 09/23/25

Chicken Picatta

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chicken was dry

Allison McErlain · 09/22/25

Beef & Black Bean Chili

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A tad too spicy but delicious overall. Cornbread was delicious with the chili.

Suzanne Greenidge · 09/22/25

Beef & Black Bean Chili

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One of my husbands favorites

Kelly Clark · 09/22/25

Beef & Black Bean Chili

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very hearty

Joanna Drell · 09/22/25

Gouda Burger with JG secret sauce

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no sides

Osemeta Eromosele · 09/22/25

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Most Common Questions

If you're new to CookUnity, you'll be asked to select your first meals while signing up. As an existing subscriber, simply search for James Grody when selecting your next set of meals.
It's the same high quality food you've come to expect from James Grody's restaurants! Food is prepared in a CookUnity kitchen just like it would be prepared in a restaurant kitchen. Chefs and their teams prepare meals in small batches and deliver them fresh.
It varies day to day based on local sourcing but on average around 10 dishes. Sometimes there will be more for special events.
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