Ripley Hospitality offers custom farm-to-table artisan private chef and catering experiences. Their mission is to provide one-of-a-kind culinary experiences that leave guests with lasting memories while enriching the community. Sustainability and responsibility are key principles that guide their culinary creations, ensuring that each dish respects the environment and supports local communities. Ripley demonstrates this commitment by working closely with local purveyors and utilizing seasonal ingredients, showcasing the flavors and essence of the Shenandoah Valley and surrounding areas.
Led by Chef Matthew Greyard, Ripley’s culinary approach is a celebration of food, travel, and creativity, weaving stories of exploration and innovation into each dish. They are dedicated to sourcing the freshest ingredients and creating epicurean experiences that delight the senses.
Ripley offers a diverse range of culinary offerings for various events:
•Private Dinners: Enjoy intimate dining in the comfort of your own home, with menus tailored to your tastes using unique, rare, and local ingredients. They offer both casual family-style spreads and multi-course fine dining meals. Currently, they limit Fine Dining Experiences (or Tasting Menu Experiences) to up to 20 guests and Shared Family Style Service to up to 100 guests or 200 guests to maintain quality. The goal is to transform your home into a gastronomic haven where every meal is an unforgettable journey.
•Weddings: Wedding packages are built from the ground up and uniquely tailored to each couple, with Ripley committed to making wedding day dreams a reality. They collaborate with a wide range of venues, purveyors, and top industry professionals to curate a one-of-a-kind food and beverage experience for the wedding, rehearsal dinner, or both. This collaborative effort ensures every aspect is curated to perfection, reflecting the couple’s individuality.
•Passed Canapés: Hosting a hors d’oeuvres party provides an elegant touch with appealing presentations of bite-sized appetizers and finger foods, allowing guests to taste gourmet, tapas, and appetizers from a variety of cuisines.
•Office Lunch Programs / Corporate and Special Events: They offer stress-free service and incredible food for corporate events. The professional team provides quick, effortless planning and helps arrange flavorful menus. One client hired Ripley Hospitality to cater a three-day company retreat and was impressed by the phenomenal food and second-to-none service.
Ripley Hospitality’s services extend to a diverse range of locations, including Washington DC, Richmond, Harrisonburg, Staunton, and the Charlottesville areas. They aim to bring their unique blend of creativity and flavor to a wide audience, promising experiences that transport guests on a journey of taste and exploration.
Chef Matthew Greyard leads Ripley Hospitality. His passion for culinary excellence shines through. Matthew’s background in fine dining was honed in the prestigious Michelin kitchens of Chicago and San Francisco, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to Ripley’s culinary offerings. He studied under Chef Grant Achatz (Alinea), Chef John Shields (Smyth), and Chef Jared Gadbaw (Oak & Reel).
Matthew’s culinary approach is a celebration of food, travel, and creativity, weaving stories of exploration and innovation into each dish. His commitment to showcasing the best of each region’s indigenous ingredients is reflected in the thoughtfully crafted menus that highlight the seasonal bounty available from local purveyors.
Matthew is directly involved with clients, providing personal attention to even the smallest detail from the initial planning stages through to execution. Clients have praised his hands-on approach and dedication, noting that he is more than accommodating for dietary needs, quick, efficient, has great banter, and leaves the kitchen cleaner than he found it. Testimonials describe his food as amazing, phenomenal, delicious, fantastic, and an amazing dining array with incredible attention to detail, flavors, passion, and pageantry. Specific dishes mentioned include lobster risotto, ribeye with sauce, very fresh salad, gnocchi, chicken and eggplant steaks, sweet treats, charred eggplant, charred bok choy, and potatoes confit.
A client also noted that Chef Matthew has starred on Food Network in Cut Throat Kitchen
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