Nantucket Private Chef Services

A vibrant charcuterie board by a Nantucket private chef, featuring crackers, creamy cheeses, figs, grapes, strawberries, cherries, red peppers, cucumber sticks, olives, honeycomb, nuts, radishes, fresh herbs, and edible flowers.

A white plate with a colorful, mostly eaten salad of orange slices, radishes, greens, and edible flowers sits on a pink cloth with a fork and knife beside it—an artful touch from a Nantucket private chef—on a light blue surface.

Nantucket Private Chef Services with a Farm-to-Table Touch

Fresh, seasonal dinners privately catered at your Nantucket home or rental.

At Fare Isle, we offer private chef services on Nantucket that turn meals into meaningful experiences. Chef Kaity Farrell and her partner Jacob bring thoughtful, seasonal cooking and warm hospitality right to your home or vacation rental, using the best ingredients the island has to offer.

From small family gatherings, to larger cocktail and dinner parties and intimate weddings, we will create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.

Nantucket Private Chef Services with a Farm-to-Table Touch
About the Chefs
Our Services
Why Choose Fare Isle?
What’s Included in Our In-Home Nantucket Catering Services:
As Seen In
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Nantucket Private Chef Sample Menus:

About the Chefs

Led by private chef Kaity Farrell with her partner Jacob, Fare Isle brings years of culinary expertise and a deep connection to Nantucket’s land and community. Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner party or a family gathering, our personal chef services are tailored to your needs and preferences.

A large grazing table for a wedding, expertly arranged by a Nantucket private chef, featuring assorted cheeses, fruits, vegetables, breads, meats, crackers, and garnishes

Our Services

In-Home Dining Experiences Enjoy multi-course meals prepared and served in your kitchen by professional private chefs, using only the freshest locally-sourced ingredients.
Private Events & Celebrations Whether you’re planning a wedding weekend, birthday dinner, or special gathering, we work with you to create a custom menu and provide seamless, attentive service.
Weekly Meal Prep For those who want nourishing meals throughout the week, we offer seasonal meal prep packages.

We bring a customized one-of-a-kind dining experience right to your home so you can relax and enjoy island life!

Client Testimonials: “I can’t say enough positive things about dining with Fare Isle. Kaity’s talent is above and beyond and she makes jumping into a new kitchen space and executing a delicious menu seem effortless. An incredible experience that I would recommend to anyone!” – Happy Nantucket Client

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Why Choose Fare Isle?

As one of the most trusted private catering services on Nantucket, Fare Isle is known for its thoughtful approach to food and exceptional hospitality. We focus on sustainability, beauty, and authenticity in every dish we create.

With a passion for seasonal, organic ingredients sourced from our own gardens and local farms, we craft meals that celebrate the flavors of Nantucket.

What’s Included in Our In-Home Nantucket Catering Services:

custom menu planning
shopping
prep work
cooking
service (buffet, family style or plated)
cleanup

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A rectangular white platter filled with grilled lobsters, halved and topped with herbs, sits outdoors on a textured surface—an enticing creation by a Nantucket private chef.

As Seen In

Vogue Weddings Our custom grazing table was featured in this stunning Nantucket wedding.

New England Home Magazine featured our catered luncheon for Nantucket by Design week in their 2025 Cape & Islands edition.

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Now booking for summer and fall 2025. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, planning a wedding, or just want nourishing meals during your stay, we’d love to cook for you.

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Nantucket Private Chef Sample Menus:

Small bites | Starters | Mains | Dessert

A stunning grazing table brimming with a diverse assortment of colorful foods—cheeses, meats, fruits, vegetables, and baked goods—perfect for a Nantucket wedding celebration. In the background, plush green and pink seating complements the geometric floor patterns elegantly.

A colorful salad by a Nantucket private chef, topped with tomato, mozzarella, green tomato, vibrant edible flowers, microgreens, and seeds on a white plate atop a light blue surface beside a peach-colored napkin.

A platter of sliced seared ahi tuna coated in black and white sesame seeds, arranged around a bowl of soy-based dipping sauce with sesame seeds and a spoon, garnished with green onions—crafted by your Nantucket personal chef.

A vibrant charcuterie board with cheeses, crackers, breads, meats, olives, figs, grapes, veggies, nuts, dips, and edible flowers—perfect for Nantucket private dining and artfully arranged in a colorful, abundant display.

A wooden table set outdoors features Mediterranean dishes—olives, bread, shrimp, salads, and dips—beautifully arranged by a Nantucket private chef. Plates, cutlery, a succulent centerpiece, and wooden chairs complete the inviting scene.

Eight golden-brown crab cakes garnished with chopped chives are arranged on a white plate, showcasing the exceptional presentation you'd expect from Nantucket catering or a skilled Nantucket private chef.

Three mini spinach quiches with flaky crusts are decorated with edible flowers and fresh greens, arranged on a white platter with a blue cloth underneath—perfectly presented by your Nantucket caterer for vibrant, elegant gatherings.

A large, colorful charcuterie board by Nantucket catering, filled with crackers, cheeses, cured meats, grapes, olives, nuts, fresh vegetables, berries, edible flowers, and a bowl of dip in the top center.

A blue bowl filled with seasoned, cooked shrimp garnished with herbs, prepared by a personal chef, with a serving spoon inside. In the background, a small bowl of potato salad sits on a wooden chair.

A picnic table outdoors features wine bottles, assorted fruits, nuts, crackers, cheeses, and fresh flowers. Sunlight filters through green trees, creating a vibrant and inviting private dining atmosphere.

Small round crackers topped with guacamole, shrimp, sour cream, diced peppers, cilantro, and cheese are artfully arranged on a white platter—perfect bites for any private catering event—with a second tray of appetizers displayed in the background.

A colorful charcuterie board by a Nantucket chef, featuring crackers, breadsticks, cheese, cured meats, grapes, strawberries, cherries, nuts, sliced bread, pickles, vegetables, and edible flowers on a wooden platter.

A vibrant vegan grazing board featuring green grapes, strawberries, figs, crackers, cheeses, nuts, pickles, radishes, olives, fresh vegetables, and edible flowers—all artfully arranged on a dark wooden board.

Small round crackers topped with shredded grilled chicken, crema, salsa, and fresh cilantro—artfully arranged on a serving platter.

A square puff pastry tart topped with sliced figs, crumbled cheese, and diced vegetables, baked to golden perfection—an ideal choice for private dining experiences.

A colorful charcuterie board by Nantucket caterers features assorted cheeses, meats, crackers, grapes, olives, cherry tomatoes, pretzels, bread, hummus, and edible flowers on a wooden table decorated with sunflowers.

A blue and white patterned plate holds creamy hummus topped with olive oil, pine nuts, paprika, and red pepper flakes, served by a Nantucket private chef. The plate sits on a wooden table alongside other delicious dishes.

A wooden serving board topped with Mediterranean foods—perfect for a personal chef service—features grilled vegetables, olives, cucumber and tomato salad, tabbouleh, herbed cheese, tzatziki, hummus with paprika, fresh bread slices, plates, and herbs.

A bowl filled with thick slices of golden, crusty focaccia bread topped with garlic and herbs, prepared by private chefs. In the background, there are shrimp and a dish of hummus.

A vibrant charcuterie board, perfect for personal catering, features a bowl of hummus with olive oil and pine nuts, surrounded by cucumber, radishes, carrots, tomatoes, crackers, cheese, salami, grapes, olives, and edible flowers.

A large wooden board is filled with assorted cheeses, cured meats, crackers, bread, dips, olives, nuts, fresh fruits, and vegetables—all arranged artfully with edible flowers for an unforgettable catering experience.

A bowl of hummus drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with spices is surrounded by slices of herb focaccia bread—an inviting touch often found in our private chef service. A spoon rests in the bowl, ready for dipping.

A glass bowl filled with tabbouleh salad—bulgur, parsley, cucumber, tomato, and red onion—showcases the freshness of Nantucket catering. Other dishes, like a tomato and cucumber salad, are visible in the background.

Golden-brown focaccia bread topped with herbs and roasted onion slices, resting on parchment paper on a wire cooling rack.

A close-up of a plate piled high with grilled, seasoned chicken wings, slightly charred in places. In the background, small bowls with berry desserts and a fruit basket hint at an elegant spread.

Small Bites

grazing board with fine cheeses and charcuterie, house-made hummus, olives, cornichon, nuts, fruit, veggies, sourdough focaccia, assorted crackers
mediterranean board – house-made hummus, tabbouleh, tzatziki, tomato-cucumber salad, marinated feta, olives, sourdough focaccia
mexican board – house-fried tortilla chips, pico de gallo, guacamole, elotes, spicy shrimp
seared yellowfin tuna with sesame tamari dipping sauce
grilled wild shrimp or chicken mini tostadas – homemade tortilla, pico de gallo, avocado, lime crema
jumbo lump crab cakes with lemon and horseradish tartar sauce
hardwood charcoal grilled homemade jerk rubbed chicken wings
smoked spice-rubbed pork ribs
caramelized onion, fig and goat cheese puff pastry tart with or without pancetta

Starters

local tomatoes, basil and burrata
local greens, shaved parmesan, toasted pine nuts, lemon shallot vinaigrette
grilled wild shrimp, peaches or figs, avocado, butter lettuce, candied pecans and goat cheese
green beans, snap peas and English peas, pine nuts, mustard seed vinaigrette and feta
local farm-grown veggie gazpacho (can add grilled shrimp or scallops)
kale caesar with roasted chickpeas and sourdough croutons
grilled wild shrimp or scallops, pea puree, young vegetables, microgreens, and toasted hazelnuts
roasted beets, green beans, honey spiced walnuts, goat cheese, baby arugula
steamed littlenecks or mussels in white wine and herbs with garlic-rubbed toasted baguette
summer corn chowder

Fare Isle | Summer Tomato Corn and Peach Salad

Mains

hardwood charcoal grilled steaks – choose between tenderloin, strip or rib-eye
hardwood charcoal grilled split local lobster with herb butter
pistachio, coconut cream and herb baked Maine halibut
hardwood charcoal grilled Wester Ross salmon
whole stuffed bronzino
hardwood charcoal grilled wild Atlantic swordfish with cherry tomato, herb and caper salsa
hardwood charcoal grilled domestic lamb chops
hardwood charcoal grilled wild-caught tiger prawns or sea scallops

Dessert

strawberry rhubarb almond crumble with vanilla bean ice cream
blueberry lemon crumble with vanilla bean ice cream
peach raspberry almond crumble with vanilla bean ice cream
dark chocolate ganache tart with salted caramel and vanilla bean ice cream
apricot blueberry galette with vanilla bean ice cream
dark chocolate and cherry vanilla semifreddo
semolina rose shortcake with orange blossom scented seasonal fruits and vanilla bean whipped cream
spiced walnut carrot cake, mascarpone frosting and whipped cream
vanilla lemon edible garden cake with fresh berries/summer fruits and whipped cream
honey lemon ricotta tart with fresh figs and whipped cream
custom celebration cake upon request

What our clients are saying

it is summer on the table!

Everything was so tasty and beautifully presented. Get the grilled lobster and fillet mignon combo— it is summer on the table! Her triple vanilla birthday cake is to die for too! Thank you Kaity! You’re the best! Until the next one! Too many exclamation points but it’s that good.

Rowena H.

Everything was amazing and exceeded our expectations.

Kaity and Jake pulled together an amazing dinner for our extended family (wide age range). Everything was amazing and exceeded our expectations. We would happily hire them again and recommend them without hesitation!

Ellie W.

I’d recommend without hesitation!

We had a truly excellent private chef dinner provided by Fare Isle. Thank you for the delicious food, seasonal produce and warm service. I’d recommend without hesitation.!

Courtney M.

Each experience was such a treat!

Everything fresh, seasonal, sustainable, from scratch and ridiculously delicious. From start to finish, Kaity and Jake prepared the most exquisite dinners – done with such integrity, warmth and professionalism. Each experience was such a treat and something to look forward to. Can’t wait for the next!

Mia and Eion

Exactly what I was hoping for!

SUCH a lovely meal. Thank you Jake and Kaity for a really great home chef experience. Exactly what I was hoping for and more!

Lydia

We were absolutely blown away!

We want to thank you so very much for all of the work that went into making such a memorable meal.... we were absolutely blown away and so were all our guests. It was beyond anything we could have imagined! Thank you thank you thank you.

Shelby and Creagh

Dinner was incredible!

Dinner was incredible! We had the best night! Thank you. Can't wait to book with you again next time!

Erica

Everything was absolutely delicious!!

We all enjoyed The b-day dinner you prepared last night. Everything was absolutely delicious!! You and Jake are a wonderful team.

Shelley B.

The best food I’ve ever tasted!

The food is SPECTACULAR! I consider myself a tough critic and this is some of the best food I’ve ever tasted. Jake is truly a gifted chef.

The Mathews Family

Everything was so fresh, full of flavor and visually stunning!

Just want to extend huge thanks to you and Jake for an amazing dining experience!! The dinner was absolutely delicious, everything was so fresh, full of flavor and visually stunning. It was a true delight for the senses! There were rave reviews all around and we all spoke about wanting to do another dinner in the future. I am so honoring of what you have created, with so much love and consciousness. The incredible array of fresh, heirloom ingredients from your gardens, and just the care you take with the blending of flavors and presentation, and with keeping everything local and sustainable. It’s exquisite, really, and feels so in line with my vision of what genuinely good, healthy food should be about. Huge gratitude to you both for everything. You made the process so easy and enjoyable. Thanks again!

Tamara

Inspiring and delicious!

Dinner last night was inspiring and delicious! Thank you Jake and Kaity for a memorable and beautiful night!

Mandy

Everything was so delicious.

Kaity, you and Jake were just amazing last night. Everything was so delicious. Thank you!

Vicki K.

A CULINARY DELIGHT!

Thank you Kaity and Jake! We had such a fun time and thoroughly enjoyed the incredible food you prepared! It was a culinary delight and such a treat for all of us.

Amy & Brian