Featured experience · October 4, 2026

Private chef dining
with a point of view.

Chemistry in the Kitchen creates private dining, curated tastings, household meal support, and intimate catering for Chicago and nearby Chicagoland clients.

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One night. Ten guests.

Luxury private dining,
built for real life.

CITK serves clients who want thoughtful food without losing the feeling of a personal table: private dinners, household chef support, intimate events, and limited-seat tasting experiences.

Hosted by Chef Demetrius and Anjelica, each experience is shaped around craft, privacy, service, and flavor that feels intentional from the first bite to the final course.

01 In-home private chef dinners and fine dining experiences
02 Weekly meal preparation and household chef support
03 Curated tasting menus and intimate catering

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How do you want to experience CITK?

Bring it home

EAT CITK

Chef-crafted food made for real life—thoughtful meal preparation and signature creations without sacrificing character.

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Gather around the table

EXPERIENCE CITK

Private dinners, curated tastings, culinary instruction, and events designed around your guests and your reason to gather.

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The CITK method

Familiar flavors.
Unexpected chemistry.

We build food around contrast—the spark that earns the first bite—and complement, the balance that brings you back.

Craft

Technique with purpose, from slow-built sauces to precise pastry.

Memory

Food grounded in culture, family, and the flavors that shaped us.

Discovery

Unexpected combinations that still feel like they belong together.

What we create

Made for the moment.

Private Dining

A restaurant-level experience brought into your space, shaped around your occasion.

Curated Tastings

Intimate, story-driven menus that invite guests to explore flavor course by course.

Meal Preparation

Personalized food for busy weeks, dietary needs, recovery, or simply eating well.

Instruction & Consulting

Hands-on teaching, menu creation, and culinary problem-solving for people and businesses.

Catering

Gathering-friendly menus with the same care, flavor architecture, and clean execution.

Signature Creations

Cheesecakes, sauces, jellies, and seasonal specialties crafted the CITK way.

Who we serve

Three ways clients find CITK.

Private clients

Luxury private chef dinners, discreet in-home fine dining, anniversaries, business dinners, and special occasions for clients who value privacy, polish, and a composed guest experience.

Busy households

Personalized weekly meal preparation and household chef support for professionals, lawyers, executives, parents, and families who want excellent food without carrying the daily food burden.

Food lovers

Chef-led tasting menus, cultural dining experiences, and limited-seat events for guests looking for a memorable Chicago culinary experience with craft and story.

Based in Chicago and serving clients within roughly 25 miles of 60649, including downtown Chicago, Hyde Park, Bronzeville, South Loop, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, West Loop, Oak Park, and nearby Chicagoland communities.

From the CITK kitchen

See what flavor
looks like.

A glimpse into the dishes, experiences, and culinary possibilities that define Chemistry in the Kitchen.

Sicilian-inspired food presented for an intimate tasting

Curated tastingsHarvests & Traditions Across the Island

Crisp spinach arancini with refined plating

Signature dishCITK Spinach Arancini

Japanese-inspired seasonal tasting presentation

Global experiencesSeasonal Japanese Table

Explore Our Work

Born on the South Side

Food becomes unforgettable when it carries a point of view.

Chef Demetrius and Anjelica built Chemistry in the Kitchen around a simple belief: technique matters, but connection is what makes a meal stay with you.

CITK brings fine-dining discipline, cultural memory, and generous hospitality to every table—from weekly personal chef support to a one-night tasting experience.

Chicago craftsmanship meets world-class flavor.

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What are we creating together?

Tell us about the household, occasion, schedule, guest count, and experience you have in mind. We’ll reply within two business days.

Based in Chicago · Serving a 25-mile Chicagoland radius from 60649 · Travel considered

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Private chef diningwith a point of view.

Luxury private dining,built for real life.