Story - Le Frenchy A New York | French Private Chef In New York

Bonjour! My name is Chef Eddy.

My name is Eddy Guillemain. I was born in Versailles, near Paris, to parents who were in the restaurant business. My father was a successful chef with his own restaurant, and ever since I was little I have worked alongside him. I have always been passionate about food and service. When I was 21, I decided to pack my bags and travel. For almost 10 years I traveled between Australia, Asia and the United States as well as all of Europe. I have worked for different restaurants and hotels — with experience in the five-star gastronomic service to the traditional restaurant. I have had the opportunity throughout my years in the industry to be able to increase my creativity. Now, I live in New York and I’m determined to use all my qualities and my experience in the service of others.

Testimonials

“Chef Eddy is more than a chef! He’s an artist! He makes beauty manifest on a plate, and it’s also a delight for your taste buds. The combination of flavors and textures is pure luxury. Dinning with Chef Eddy is an experience you will remember forever!”

Kristin Hanggi

"I had the honor to attend a celebration dinner party for Natalie and Eddy and Eddy was scheduled to cook for it. The evening couldn’t have been better. From the appetizer which was a tapenade with crushed anchovies with baguette buttered toast. So perfect as a started. Then we moved into the first course which was a yellow beet salad sliced into petals with goat cheese and egg yolk. Delicious. (Insert: proper ingredients ) paired with a white wine from French. (Insert: name ) then we moved into the main course which was an extraordinary work of art. A Beef Wellington that was light. Tender and crusty pastry on the outside. With potato leeks( insert: name of potatoes). It was heaven then paired with two bottles of red also from French. ( insert: names ) The meal was a work of art. His design and flavors are unsurpassed. Can’t wait to be invited again."

Robert Grasso

"Chef Eddy’s food is exquisite from head to toe. He not only crafts each meal with the perfect balance of flavor and artistic flair but he tops it off with an impeccable wine to match. He creates a five star restaraunt atmosphere that is comparable to Le Bernardin. A true honor to be at his chef table."

Jenevieve Brewer

"Chef Eddy is one of my new favorite chefs and New York is so lucky to have him! His mouthwatering dishes are not only a culinary delight but exquisitely presented. He is a true talent - who understands complex flavors and delivers them with every dish. He is extremely professional, charismatic, and fun to be around. I have had the luxury of enjoying several meals Chef Eddy has created and he always goes above and beyond to make sure that his guests are happy. He is very attentive to individual allergies and requests. He knows I am allergic to fish and without even asking, he prepares special entrees for me. His flavors are a culinary treat. I am still drooling over the Beef Wellington he made one night - I swear it is better than the one I had at the world-famous New York restaurant "One if by Land." I highly recommend this chef to anyone who is looking for a fantastic experience."

Dana Marisa Schoenfeld

"We had the pleasure of experiencing an incredible meal prepared by Eddy. Each complex course miraculously prepared in a small apt kitchen took the meal to the next level and as foodies rivaled any meal prepared in the finest French kitchens In Manhattan."

Caytha Jentis

“Eddy is an incredible chef. My partner and I hired him for a 6 person private dinner party and were blown away by how delicious and robust the food was. This is one of the best dinners we have ever had. Eddy is a five star chef and we can’t wait to hire him again”

Jen Rudolph

"Eddy has the ability to easily connect with people while bringing professionalism and passion to the dining experience he creates. His food perfectly blends the deliciousness of a homemade meal, presented with the elegance and precision of fine dining."

Stephanie Schils

Why choose me?

Healthy food

Healthy eating means eating a variety of foods that give you the nutrients you need to maintain your health, feel good, and have energy. These nutrients include protein, carbohydrates, fat, water, vitamins, and minerals. Therefore I love to shop local. In manhattan, there are two local farmer’s markets that I love to purchase my products for this simple reason. First I help directly local business. 2nd of all their products have no pesticide or other chemicals in their food. Finally, I love to talk to people and learn from their backgrounds and the way they cultivate their products.

Passionate

I truly love to spend hours in my kitchen and to work away on my next recipe. The smile of my wife or my friends whenever they come to our place for lunch or dinner gives me so much satisfaction. If I am not happy with one of my recipes I start it again and I try to find out what I can do to make it perfect next time. Sometimes it take me days because I do not want to give up, but the result is my happiness.

Always looking for the best taste and combination of products

Before I start any recipes, I begin in my imagination and my notebook. I do a lot of visualizing and brainstorming, to figure out the best recipes for each mood or season or guest. I spend hours and hours on the internet, youtube and talking to other chefs to learn from others experience from around the world. You cannot be a good chef if you do not learn from others. Knowledges come from years and years of research, preparation, tasting and passion.

It’s good because I care

What’s make an amazing Breakfast, lunch, dinner different from an ordinary one ?

care, commitment, beauty, design and the combination of cultures and flavors that you cannot find anywhere else. If you combine that with a chef with a great passion for food and personality to match you are guaranteed a special and one of a kind experience.