Darien, Connecticut · Private Dining · Est. 2014

Your Table.
Reimagined.

Bespoke fine dining in your home — curated menus, flawless technique, and ingredients sourced from the finest purveyors along Connecticut's Gold Coast and the Long Island Sound.

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The Chef

Seattle Fine Dining trained Precision.
Darien Warmth.

Chef Robert brings over two decades of fine-dining mastery to the homes of Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, and Westport. Trained in Seattle's Upscale Fine Dining Restaurants, Robert's philosophy is beautifully simple: genuine hospitality, extraordinary ingredients, prepared with intention, shared with the people you love.



Whether you're hosting an intimate dinner for four or a curated cocktail party for forty, every detail — from the first amuse-bouche to the final sweet treat — is crafted exclusively for you. No reservation line. No shared dining room. Just pure, uncompromised hospitality.



Menu Planning and Recipes for Your Next Event

Begin Your Experience
Dry Aged Beef Bolognese - Rack of Lamb Ramp Pesto
Poached Lobster Morel Veloute - Achiote Airline Chicken Breast -
Mediterranean Branzino Fennel Lemon
Honey Ricotta Peach Crostini
Fire Roasted Tomato Halibut Beurre Blanc Moqueca Brazilian Coconut Fish Stew
Jack Daniels Peppercorn Prime Cowboy T-Bone Steak Moroccan Chicken with Apricot Olive Relish Marseille-Style Shrimp Stew Bison Beaujolais Bourguignon Seared Scallops in Pernod Sauce Bone-in Ribeye Mushroom Bordelaise Roasted Halibut with Ginger-Curry Sauce Pork Tenderloin with Soubise Sauce Copper River King Salmon Porcini Risotto & Garlic Butter Grilled Prawns Short Rib Barbacoa with Ancho Chile Glaze Poulet Basquaise Lobster Pad Thai with Tamarind Glaze Poached Langoustines with Brown Butter & Herbs Tournedos Rossini with Rich Madeira Demi-Glace Arctic Char Sorrel Cucumber Spring Tasting Menu Spring Seasonal Full 5 Course Menu Pork Tenderloin With Agrodolce Cherries Seared Scallops with Pomegranate & Meyer Lemon Chicken alla Diavola

What We Offer

Tailored Experiences
for Every Occasion

From weekly healthy meal preparation to multi-course celebration dinners, Chef Robert's services are designed around your lifestyle — not the other way around.

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Private Dinner Parties

Impress your guests with a fully choreographed multi-course tasting menu. Robert manages every detail — menu design, sourcing, preparation, * plating reguires a designated host/server, and cleanup — so you can be entirely present at your own table. Darien's most talked-about dinner parties happen at home.

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Weekly Meal Preparation

Reclaim your evenings without sacrificing nourishment. Chef Robert visits your kitchen weekly, preparing a curated rotation of chef-crafted, nutritionist-aligned meals using seasonal produce and pristine proteins. Your refrigerator becomes the finest restaurant in Fairfield County.

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Special Celebrations

Anniversaries, milestone birthdays, holiday gatherings, corporate retreats — Chef Robert specializes in transforming ordinary spaces into unforgettable dining destinations. Arrive to a candlelit table; leave with a memory that lasts longer than any restaurant ever could.

Provenance & Seasonal Sourcing

From the Sound, the Farm,
and the Market

Chef Robert believes the finest cooking begins long before the kitchen. That's why every menu is built around what's peak-perfect today — ultra-fresh Long Island Sound oysters, clams, striped bass, and lobster alongside certified-organic vegetables from Connecticut's finest farms.

Long Island Sound Oysters & Clams
Darien Cheese & Fine Foods
Holbrook Farm — Bethel, CT
Copps Island Oysters — Norwalk
Jones Family Farms — Shelton, CT
New Milford Grass-Fed Beef
Hay Day Country Market
Port Chester Lobster Co.
Arethusa Farm Dairy — Litchfield, CT

Why Chef Robert

More Than a Meal.
A Way of Living.

"Incorporated in 1820 from parts of Stamford, Darien, CT, is a wealthy, residential "Gold Coast" town known for its high-performing schools and coastal geography on Long Island Sound." Darien Key Facts

Common Questions

Everything You
Need to Know

What does a private chef in Darien, CT cost?

Chef Robert's services are custom-quoted based on menu complexity, guest count, and frequency. Weekly meal prep packages begin at $450 and private dinner experiences from $850. Contact us 602-370-5255 for a personalized consultation .

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How does healthy meal preparation work?

Each week, Chef Robert consults with you on dietary needs and preferences, sources the finest seasonal ingredients, visits your home on a set day to prepare 5–7 days of ready-to-eat meals, and leaves your kitchen spotless — and your refrigerator full of beautiful food. A designated host/server is required for large groups and events.

Where does Chef Robert source his seafood?

Robert sources primarily from the Long Island Sound, working directly with Copps Island Oysters in Norwalk, Port Chester Lobster Co., and other local vendors for striped bass, fluke, and bluefish at their seasonal peak.

Which towns does Chef Robert serve?

Chef Robert primarily serves Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, Westport, Rowayton, and Stamford. He accepts select engagements throughout Fairfield County and can accommodate travel arrangements for destination events.

Can Chef Robert accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies?

Absolutely. Robert is highly experienced accommodating gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, dietary protocols — all without sacrificing an ounce of flavor or presentation.

Reserve Your Experience

Your Table
Awaits, Darien.

Spaces are limited. Chef Robert accepts a curated number of clients to ensure every experience receives his full and undivided attention. Reach out today to begin designing your menu.

Phone (602) 370-5255
Email Robert@RobertLGorman.com
Location Darien, CT 06820
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