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Chris Ratel
About
Chris Ratel has been working with food since the age of 13. He attended the School for Food and Hotel Management in NYC and worked with Park Hyatt Hotels for years. He also worked in NYC staples such as Sardis on Broadway, Lundi Brothers in Brooklyn and the Oyster Bar in Grand Central Station. Chris presently works privately for clients and caterers in the NYC and Hudson Valley areas. Residing both in the Hudson Valley area and Brooklyn, he has developed a strong appreciation for food in its simplest, most organic form and hands-on knowledge from the local farmers and purveyors who are growing it.
Kitchens
Meals by Chris Ratel are prepared fresh in small batches in local kitchens across the country.
How it works
Small batch meals crafted by top culinary talent. Delivered to your door each week.
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Our chefs are in constant creation mode. Every weekly menu boasts new craveable meals for you to order.
Heat and plate
Every meal comes with Chef heating instructions. Set the table, plate your meal, and savor the experience.
Repeat
Choose something new every week or stick with your staples. We'll be in the kitchen cooking up your next mouth-watering meal.
Chris Ratel’s meal reviews
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4.3
Based on 6020 reviews
Southern Fried Chicken with Spicy Honey
Was lacking flavor the spicy honey wasn’t spicy or very strongly honey. The chicken could also use seasoning.
Meagan · 03/23/25
BBQ Pulled Pork with Esquites Corn Salad
One of my favorites, this week it was exceptionally greasy and oily.
Meagan · 03/23/25
Southern Fried Chicken with Spicy Honey
The spicy honey opened and was all over my mashed potatoes. Liked the dish with some broccoli
Lauren · 03/23/25
Braised Short Ribs with Red Wine Reduction
Buttermilk isn't my favorite thing
Richele · 03/23/25
Pork Tenderloin with Caramelized Onions
delicious
Eydie · 03/23/25
Gingery Salmon Cakes
Great flavor & perfect sized lunch with good portion of protein!
Crysil · 03/23/25
Smoky BBQ Chicken
Another one of my son's favorites.
Kenny · 03/23/25
Beefy Baked Mac and Cheese
It’s satisfying but tastes like hamburger helper
Jessica · 03/23/25
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