Holiday Private Chef Menu
Scottsdale & Phoenix
The Holidays,
Without the Stress
The holidays should be about the people around your table — not about the hours you spent in the kitchen, the stress of timing every dish, or the mountain of dishes waiting after everyone leaves. Chef Anthony Primera's holiday private chef menu exists to give you your celebration back. He handles everything, from the shopping to the setup to the very last pan, so you spend the entire evening where you belong: with your family and friends.
Chef Primera's holiday menu is built around the flavors and traditions that make the season memorable — the deep umami of a properly prepared prime rib, the nostalgia of perfectly roasted root vegetables, the warmth of spiced desserts fresh from the oven — elevated to a level that transforms a familiar occasion into an extraordinary one. Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas dinner, or a New Year's Eve feast, the menu is tailored to your celebration.
A-Prime Dinners serves holiday menus throughout Scottsdale, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, and the East Valley. Holiday dates book months in advance — explore our full service and reserve your holiday date as early as possible to ensure availability.
A Taste of
What's Possible
Every menu is fully customized — these are examples of courses Chef Primera has crafted for guests.
Passed Bites
- Crab Cake Bites Jumbo lump crab, Old Bay aïoli, chive, lemon — passed during cocktail hour
- Brie en Croûte Honey-glazed brie baked in puff pastry, fig jam, toasted pecans, rosemary
- Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs Fresh California figs, aged prosciutto, gorgonzola, balsamic glaze, toasted walnut
First Course
- Butternut Squash Soup Roasted butternut, crème fraîche, toasted pepitas, maple oil, crispy sage
- Winter Greens Salad Radicchio, endive, poached pear, candied walnuts, gorgonzola, pomegranate vinaigrette
Main Course
- Braised Prime Rib Standing bone-in prime rib, au jus, horseradish cream, Yorkshire pudding — the holiday centerpiece
- Heritage Turkey Dry-brined free-range bird, herb butter under the skin, pan gravy, traditional stuffing, cranberry conserva
- Rack of Lamb Herb-and-pistachio crusted frenched rack, mint-pomegranate reduction, roasted carrots and parsnips
Sides
- Truffle Whipped Potatoes Yukon Gold, black truffle, crème fraîche, chive — silky and indulgent
- Roasted Root Vegetables Parsnip, carrot, turnip, beet, fresh thyme, honey glaze
- Green Bean Almondine Haricots verts, toasted almonds, brown butter, crispy shallot
- Cranberry & Orange Sauce Fresh cranberries, blood orange zest, cinnamon, star anise — house-made, not canned
Dessert
- Buche de Noel Classic French Yule Log: chocolate genoise, mocha cream, ganache bark, meringue mushrooms
- Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Gingersnap crust, spiced pumpkin filling, whipped crème fraîche, candied pecans
Holiday bookings are among our most requested, and availability is genuinely limited. Chef Primera takes a limited number of Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve engagements each season. If you're considering a holiday private chef dinner in Scottsdale or Phoenix, the single most important thing you can do is reserve early.
Every holiday booking includes a pre-event consultation to finalize the menu and timeline, day-of sourcing and shopping, full cooking and plating service, and complete kitchen cleanup. Your only job is to enjoy the meal and the company. Call 480-849-6015 to check holiday availability today.
Frequently Asked
Questions
How early should I book a holiday private chef dinner?
As early as possible. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve dates fill months in advance. We recommend booking no later than 6 to 8 weeks before your preferred holiday, and ideally in September or October for Thanksgiving and Christmas engagements.
Can Chef Primera cook Thanksgiving dinner for a large family?
Yes. The holiday menu scales to accommodate 6 to 20+ guests. For very large groups, Chef Primera may bring kitchen assistance. Share your guest count when booking and he will confirm logistics.
Does Chef Primera do both cooking and serving at holiday events?
Chef Primera handles all cooking and plating. For larger holiday events where full tableside service is desired, an additional server can be coordinated — mention this request during booking.
Can the holiday menu be customized for our family's traditions?
Absolutely. If your family has traditional dishes that are important to the holiday — a specific stuffing recipe, a grandparent's pie, a regional tradition — Chef Primera can incorporate them into the menu. Share these during the pre-event consultation.
What holidays does Chef Primera offer private chef service for?
Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day are the most requested. Chef Primera also takes bookings for Easter, Fourth of July, and other holidays. <a href='/#book' style='color: var(--gold);'>Inquire about your date</a> at any time.