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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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Small batch meals crafted by top culinary talent. Delivered to your door each week.
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Chris Ratel’s meal reviews
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4.5
Based on 158205 reviews
Lasagna Bolognese
Sorry this just didn’t work for me. Bolognese should have much more tomato sauce and the meat was dry.
Kate Armstrong · 08/28/25
Double Smash Burger
I’ve had this a few times and it’s time to give it a break. There’s no good way to cook this based on the cheese already on the burger. It’s a melty mess each time.
Justin Blau · 08/27/25
Smoky BBQ Chicken
Delicious but way spicier than I was expecting!
Claire Daub · 08/27/25
Lasagna Bolognese
Delicious! Great serving size. Homemade!
Jason Swain · 08/27/25
Mom's Oven-Roasted Beef Brisket
Tastes great, easily one of the best dishes on cookunity
Michael Greige · 08/27/25
Smoky BBQ Chicken
Mac & cheese taste less good than before?
Walker Chow · 08/26/25
BBQ Pulled Pork & Esquites Corn Salad
Outstanding pork and corn salad!
Mary Luker · 08/25/25
Smoky BBQ Chicken
It was an ok dish. I would have loved an addition of a veggie. Perhaps sauteed collard greens!
Mary Luker · 08/24/25
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