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mad delicious kitchen is New York on a plate — a culinary project by jg, a private cook, storyteller, and Queens original serving up New York Cuisine built on gritty flavor, global soul, humble roots, and real connection.
NYC flavor. Global soul. no ego. all heart
about
i know — what the hell is a private cook?
think of it as the in-between: a self taught cook with kitchen experience, who knows flavor, has a story to tell through food, and finds fulfillment providing comfort and nourishment to people through cooking. minus the chef title or the price tag.
i’m jG — born and raised in NYc. funny thing is, i used to hate cooking. ok good, you’re still here. then anthony bourdain cracked my world open, and i started learning through dishes from every corner of the globe. when the pandemic hit, i dove in, headfirst, teaching myself through late-night youtube binges and culinary school docs, cooking three meals a day for whoever would eat them.
fast-forward to 2025: i walked away from a marketing and client services career to chase what actually makes me feel alive — cooking for people. since then, i’ve been an in-home private cook for 2 years, have hosted 6-course, immersive dinner parties, catered birthday parties and holidays, while learning in kitchens from NYC to montreal to Orlando.
NYc cuisine
NYc cuisine is my love letter to new york, on a plate.
it’s cooking without shame, without exclusivity, without ego.
it’s faking it till you make it, feeding people you love, and figuring it out with what you’ve got.
it’s deep flavor layered from every corner of the world, with inspiration from immigrant kitchens, bodegas, jewish delis, italian red sauce joints, local curry shops, Chinese takeout spots, street carts, Caribbean cooking (and about 120755 - yes that’s an exact figure - other melting pot influences).
what we offer
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mdk caters to all dietary restrictions, with extensive experience working with clients who are gluten free (celiac too), dairy free, have specific fitness goal, etc.
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fresh. batch-cooked. structured for real life.
mdk meal prep is food built for busy weeks, structured for real life, and rooted in NYC flavor.
no kits. no prep. no cleanup. just fully prepared meals, portioned generously and built to travel well.
cooked in focused weekly batches to ensure freshness, consistency, and attention to each client
service areas:
NYc: bed-stuy, bushwick, ridgewood, clinton hill,
nj: south Orange, west orange, maplewood, milburn
availability is intentionally limited to ensure care and consistency.
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cooking that’s lived-in, not catered. someone cooking for you, not just feeding you. with NYC soul.
menus are planned collaboratively, adjusted seasonally, and designed for real life: comforting, elevated, and personal.availability is intentionally limited to ensure care and consistency.
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gatherings that feel like something you were lucky to be part of, not something you booked. intimate, story-driven, and rooted in NYC soul.
menus are built for the moment, from past experiences like the winter 2025 6-course tasting menu to one-night dinners that don’t get repeated. collaborative, seasonal, and designed to leave an impression.
availability is intentionally limited. not every table is meant to be filled.
custom playlist, floral arrangements and bartending add-ons available on a case-by-case basis.
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meals for the ones who eat before you, but sit next to you. real food, cooked with care. no kibble. no filler.
menus are tailored to your dog’s needs, from general wellness to specific diets. balanced, home-cooked, and portioned for the week. ready to store, freeze, and serve.
availability is limited, just like everything at mdk. made in small batches, with the same intention as every plate.