01 / AT YOUR TABLEPrivate dinners
A thoughtful menu for an anniversary, birthday, dinner with friends, or an evening that needs no occasion.
Discover private diningPrivate chef experiences · Atlanta Area
A beautiful evening.
Entirely yours.
Private dinners crafted around your table, your tastes, and the people you love spending time with.
At home. At ease. Something worth remembering.
My food. Your occasion.Based in Buford, GeorgiaAlpharettaJohns CreekBuckheadDecaturRoswellSuwaneeCumming
Three ways to gather
The occasion is yours.
The food is mine.
From a quiet celebration to a hands-on evening in the kitchen, make room for an experience that feels personal.
01 / AT YOUR TABLE
02 / IN YOUR KITCHENCooking lessons
Learn something you will want to make again. Explore sushi, brisket, or a menu built around your curiosity.
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03 / FOR YOUR GATHERINGThoughtful catering
Bring people together over good food, with a menu shaped around the occasion and the way you want to host.
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Gather around
the table.
Fire roasted turkey with stuffing for $100, Cuban pork, lamb, scratch made sides, and custom beef. Chef prepared and packed for easy reheating.
Pickup by arrangement · Delivery $10
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Meet your chef
Hi, I’m Dan.
I love bringing
people together.
My first cooking teacher was my grandmother.
I’m Dan Martinez, the chef behind Chef D.Mart. My love of scratch-made food began with holiday tamales, fresh tortillas, and years of learning beside my grandmother.
Paid private gatherings followed in 2015–2016, then hands-on experience alongside chefs at the Big Green Egg Culinary Center. In 2019, I began teaching professional cooking classes. Today, I bring those roots to your table.
Read my story
Chef · Author · Your host
From my kitchen
to yours.
10 Tacos y Mas
A book about tacos and so much more.
Bring a little Chef D.Mart into your own kitchen. Explore my book, 10 Tacos y Mas, and make food part of the way you bring people together.
By Chef Dan Martinez
From my kitchen & gatherings
Tacos with a story.
From smoky brisket to bright, fresh toppings. A little inspiration from the chef behind 10 Tacos y Mas.
On Good Day Atlanta · August 9, 2023
Flavor, fire
y más.
I joined Alyse Eady in the Good Day Atlanta kitchen to make pork belly tacos and share my cookbook, 10 Tacos y Mas.
Watch my Fox 5 interviewDiscover the cookbook
A taste of the possibilities
What are you
in the mood for?
These menu ideas are conversation starters. Your final menu is planned around your preferences and event.
From the first conversation
Hosting should feel effortless.
01
Tell me about your evening
Share your occasion, location, guest count, and what you love to eat.
02
Shape the experience
We discuss the menu, dietary needs, kitchen setup, and service details before you decide.
03
Enjoy your gathering
Settle into an evening designed around your guests, with the agreed details taken care of.
Made by Chef D.Mart
A taste of my kitchen.
Real food from my kitchen, grill, and gatherings. Your menu starts with what you love.
The people around your table
More than dinner.
A shared memory.
An evening at home, a milestone birthday, or friends gathering over something delicious. Make it personal.
Discover private diningFrom my kitchen
Watch Chef D.Mart.
Spend a little time in the kitchen with me before we plan an experience in yours.
Featured short
A little taste
of my kitchen.
Good food starts with curiosity. Take a look, then tell me what you would love to cook or share at your own table.
From home gatherings to event kitchens
A kitchen that
travels.
Private tables, club gatherings, and the East Lake Cup. Every occasion brings its own people, setting, and menu.
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Based in Buford.
At home across Atlanta.
Buford is home, but my kitchen travels. I’ve catered gatherings and taught private cooking lessons in Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Buckhead, Decatur, Roswell, Suwanee, and Cumming. Tell me where you’re gathering, and we’ll plan from there.
Before we gather
A few helpful details.
Can you accommodate dietary preferences?
Share allergies, restrictions, and preferences during planning so we can discuss a suitable menu. Any allergy requirements and kitchen limitations need to be confirmed before booking.
Do I need a professional kitchen?
Tell me about your home kitchen and available equipment. We will work through the setup and menu together before confirming your event.
How much does a private dinner cost?
Pricing depends on your guest count, menu, location, and service needs. A personal quote follows the planning conversation.
Can a cooking lesson be part of a dinner?
Yes. We can discuss an evening that combines hands-on learning with a shared meal, based on your group and kitchen.
Let’s make something memorable
Tell me about your
event or evening.
Email or text me. A few details are all we need to get started.
Here are a few things to tell the chef:
- Your date and city
- How many guests
- Private dinner, cooking lesson, or catering
- Favorite foods and any dietary needs