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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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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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4.5
Based on 153842 reviews
Golden Chicken Breast Schnitzel
needs more of the tomato salad to balance it out
Albert Lam · 08/06/25
Double Smash Burger
Great burger! Could be packaged better though
Arlene Hunter · 08/05/25
Southern Fried Chicken Thigh
This was real comfort food! The sauce was delicious and the boneless chicken was tender and juicy!
Arlene Hunter · 08/05/25
Double Smash Burger
Was pleasantly shocked by how good this was. Impressed how it came deconstructed and not soggy and the bread was carefully wrapped separately from the wet ingredients. Made for a really great burger
Daniel Stanley · 08/04/25
Smoky BBQ Chicken
The taste is awesome! Really good
Michael Greige · 08/04/25
Maryland-Style Crab Cakes
One of my all time favourites. Very filling.
Mary Jane Hele · 08/03/25
Soy-Mirin Marinated Steak
I wanted to see how a steak would taste after a reheat. I suspected I would not be happy, as the meat then continues to be cooked. Nice, but I am steering away from the beaf meals, I think.
Mary Jane Hele · 08/03/25
Smoky BBQ Chicken
Love the mac and cheese. The whole meal is tasty and filling. All portions in all meals are generous. One of my favourites.
Mary Jane Hele · 08/03/25
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