The Elevation Plan
From Private Chef → Luxury Experience Curator · $10,000–$25,000 Per Event
Agency Revenue Opportunity: Each partner category above represents a potential upsell through a coordination and placement fee for the agency or for Chef Mike. As the connector and curator of the ecosystem, the proposal and invoice earns more on every event produced at the Premier, Grand Guarantee and Executive tiers.
The Strategy
Positioning · Partnerships · Revenue Architecture · Market Dominance
Start Competing with Experiences.
The corporate event market is flooded with caterers, banquet halls, and restaurants that host private events. Chef Mike Corporate Guarantee does not compete in that category. It competes with experience-based Premium — the same way a private yacht charter, a Formula 1 suite, or a front-row fashion week seat competes. The product is not food. The product is the story your clients will tell starting Monday morning.
This repositioning justifies the $15K–$25K price point entirely. A corporation spending $20,000 on a HOLIDAY dinner is not paying for ingredients — they are paying for exclusivity, prestige, flawless execution, and the impression it leaves on their most valuable relationships. Chef Mike's Michelin credential is the proof point that makes this positioning credible and defensible.
The partner ecosystem is not a vendor list — it is a curated network of best-in-class specialists that Chef Mike personally selects, curates and stands behind. This curation is itself a differentiator. Corporate clients don't want to manage five vendors. They want one trusted point of contact who has already done the vetting.
At the Corporate Guarantee tier, the revenue math changes dramatically. Even 8–10 events per year at an average of $15,000–$18,000 per event clears the $150K target — with room to grow into a $300K+ annual business within 24 months through repeat clients and expanded geography into Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Agency note on pricing confidence: The jump from under $2,000 to $10,000+ requires a mindset shift from Chef Mike — and from how he's presented in the market. The plan must include repositioning his bio, his website copy, and his LinkedIn presence to reflect the prestige of this tier before outreach begins. Corporate buyers at this level do due diligence. Everything must match.
Now Accepting
Corporate Event
Inquiries · 2026
💡 AWAITING Executive Chef Mike's Approval to move forward.
Outreach Messaging Templates
Warm Network · LinkedIn · Holiday Campaign · Referral Partner
For Chef Mike's top 20–30 personal contacts — sent individually, not as a blast
Hey [First Name] — hope all is well with you and the family.
I wanted to reach out personally about something exciting I'm building. I've been doing private dining experiences for a few years now, and I'm officially launching a corporate events arm — private dinners, holiday parties, milestone celebrations — all done in your home or space, with the full Michelin-trained treatment.
I immediately thought of you. Whether it's a client appreciation dinner, a team celebration, or your holiday party this year — I'd love to create something special for you.
I have limited dates available for the rest of 2026. Would you be open to a quick 15-minute call this week? No pressure at all — I just wanted you to be among the first to know.
— Chef Mike
Agency note: Chef Mike should send this himself, not the agency. Authenticity is everything in the Staten Island business community. Help him identify his top 30 and script the send — but the message must feel personal and come from him directly.
For Staten Island business owners and executives — cold to warm connections
Hi [First Name] — Fellow Staten Island professional here. I'm a Michelin-trained Executive Chef specializing in private corporate dining experiences. Would love to connect and explore if there's ever a fit for your team. — Chef Mike
Thanks for connecting, [First Name].
I work with business owners and executives on Staten Island who want to impress their most important people — clients, partners, and top team members — through exclusive private dining experiences.
Whether it's a client appreciation dinner, a holiday gathering, or a milestone celebration, I bring a Michelin-trained culinary experience directly to your home or venue. Completely private, completely bespoke.
If you have anything coming up — or know someone who might — I'd love a quick conversation. I'm only taking a limited number of events before year-end.
Happy to share our event menu and packages. Would that be helpful?
— Chef Mike DiLeo
ExecutiveChefMike.com
Launch October 1 — sent to all warm contacts and LinkedIn connections
Hi [First Name],
Holiday party season is closer than it feels — and the best dates go fast.
This year, instead of a restaurant reservation or a catered banquet hall, imagine this: a Michelin-trained Executive Chef in your home, crafting a fully custom menu for your clients, partners, or team. No crowds. No generic menus. Just an unforgettable experience that reflects exactly who you are as a host.
That's what I do.
I'm currently booking private holiday events across Staten Island and New Jersey for November and December 2026. Events start at $1,500 and are completely tailored to your guest count, preferences, and occasion.
I have a limited number of dates remaining. If you'd like to explore this for your holiday gathering, I'd love to connect this week.
Simply reply to this email or visit ExecutiveChefMike.com to inquire.
Warmly,
Chef Mike DiLeo
Michelin-Trained Executive Chef
Private & Corporate Dining Experiences
NY · NJ | ExecutiveChefMike.com
Hi [First Name] — just a quick follow-up on my note from last week.
I only have a handful of holiday event dates remaining for December, and I wanted to make sure you had first access before I open them up more broadly.
If a private holiday dinner or party is something you're considering this year — even just exploring — let's jump on a 10-minute call. I can walk you through how it works and put together a custom quote.
— Chef Mike
For event planners, florists, venue managers, luxury vendors — Staten Island & NJ
Hi [First Name],
My name is Chef Mike DiLeo — I'm a Michelin-trained Executive Chef based in the NY/NJ area, specializing in exclusive private and corporate dining experiences.
I'm reaching out because I think our businesses serve the same client — someone who values quality, privacy, and a truly elevated experience. I'd love to explore a referral relationship where we can send business to each other.
When a client of mine needs [florals / a venue / event coordination], I want to have a trusted name to send them to. And when your clients are planning an event that would benefit from a private chef experience, I'd love to be your go-to recommendation.
I offer a referral fee for any event booking that comes through a partner introduction.
Would you be open to a brief coffee or call this week? I'm happy to come to you.
Best,
Chef Mike DiLeo
ExecutiveChefMike.com
Now Booking
Holiday Events
2026
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