Chef Jamel's
Table
Private Chef · Catering · Culinary Experiences · New York City
Private Chef · Catering · Culinary Experiences · New York City
Born in NYC, raised by Harlem — Chef Jamel came up in the neighborhood that shaped everything. The streets, the people, the culture. The hustle. It's where he learned what community means, and where he'd eventually find his way back to himself.
His culinary journey began at The Culinary Academy of New York, followed by an immersive apprenticeship at Jean-Georges' Mercer Kitchen. His first paid position was at the legendary One If By Land, Two If By Sea — one of New York's most storied dining rooms.
But the chapter that forged him most was the one no kitchen could teach. During four years of incarceration, cooking became his anchor — a reason to focus, to create, to want something more. It wasn't just sustenance. It was salvation.
"Cooking didn't just feed people for me — it redirected my life. Every dish I make carries that weight, and that gratitude."
Today, as Chef de Cuisine at Russ & Daughters Cafe, Chef Jamel has led his team to the Michelin Bib Gourmand three consecutive years. His food is Northeast regional at its core — drawing inspiration from global cultures, techniques, and flavors.
Bring Chef Jamel to Your TableChef Jamel comes to you. From menu consultation to the final course — every detail handled, every dish intentional. Not just a meal. An experience you'll talk about long after the last plate is cleared.
2–14 Guests · Fully Bespoke · NYC & Tri-StateMichelin-recognized catering that impresses without alienating. Elevated comfort food for client dinners, team events, and company celebrations. The food does the talking — and it says the right things.
Custom Menus · Dietary Inclusive · Full ServiceMenus built around your story — your heritage, your tastes, your moment. Seasonal, ingredient-driven, and designed to feed a crowd beautifully.
Full Catering · Cultural Fusion · Custom ConsultationChef-crafted comfort food, prepared fresh and delivered to your door. Weekly meal prep, dinner party spreads, holiday trays, and family-style feasts. Same quality. Different format. No event required.
Weekly & One-Time · NYC Delivery · CustomizableEvery menu is built from scratch — rooted in the Northeast, drawn from cultures and techniques from around the world. Seasonal. Personal. Unforgettable.
All menus custom-built for your event · Dietary accommodations available · Seasonal ingredient sourcing
Every experience is built around you. The packages below are starting points — not limits.
An intimate, fully bespoke dining experience in the comfort of your home. Chef Jamel handles everything from menu design to the final plate — you simply enjoy the evening.
Three tiered packages designed for corporate lunches, client dinners, team events, and company celebrations. Michelin-recognized craft, built for the boardroom.
Chef-crafted comfort food prepared fresh and delivered directly to you. From weekly meal prep to holiday spreads and dinner party trays — same Michelin-quality, no event required.
Every wedding and celebration is one of a kind — and your menu should be too. Chef Jamel works directly with you to build a menu around your story, your heritage, and your vision.
All packages subject to availability · Custom requests always welcome
Whether it's an intimate dinner for two or a celebration for two hundred — every great meal starts with a conversation.
Chef Jamel will personally respond within 24 hours.
You can also reach us directly at thetable@harlemandthyme.com