AMA Private Dining

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Introduction

Hello! I'm Antonio Mancini Albano, Chef & Owner of AMA Private Dining. For the past eight years, I've been proudly serving dinner parties and catering events for my esteemed clients in the greater Bluffton, Savannah, and Hilton Head Island area. My background includes French classical training at the Culinary Institute of America, apprenticeships in Southern Italy's finest kitchens, and years of professional experience cooking in Michelin-starred NYC restaurants. I currently offer: 👨‍🍳 Private Dinner Parties 🍽 Event Catering 🔪 Cooking Classes 🥗 Custom Meal Plans My approach to cooking? Source the highest quality seasonal ingredients and apply proper culinary technique to develop thoughtful, delicious flavor combinations. My edge? A friendly demeanor and a knack for delivering personally tailored, standout dining experiences. If you seek culinary precision, warmth, creativity, and quality, let's chat. Your next event deserves the best.

Overview

Hired 57 times

Serves Okatie, SC

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4 employees

9 years in business

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Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.

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Kim Y.

Jul 2, 2024

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Can’t say enough wonderful things about Chef Antonio! I want to hire him and his team for all my private dinner parties! Absolutely phenomenal food

Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Alcoholic drinks • Non-alcoholic drinks • Dessert • American - formal • Mexican or Latin American • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • French • Barbecue • Italian • American - casual • Asian • Small bites • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 20 - 29 guests • Paper napkins • Premium (high end ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

Amy R.

Apr 16, 2024

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Details: Birthday or anniversary party • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • Dinner • Dessert • Coffee or tea • Non-alcoholic drinks • Alcoholic drinks • Italian • American - formal • Mediterranean or Middle Eastern • Family style • Yes, full service • Home • Yes, full kitchen • 20 - 29 guests • Plates, utensils and glasses • Paper napkins • Cloth napkins • Serving and warming equipment • Premium (high end ingredients)

Wedding and Event Catering

Ansh s.

Nov 30, 2023

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Chef Antonio was amazing, we had such a great time. Will surely be using him again.

Details: Wedding • Dinner • Cocktail hour or hors d'oeuvres • American - casual • American - formal • Asian • Indian • Vegan • Buffet • Yes, full service • Banquet hall or ballroom • Yes, partial kitchen (fridge and sink only) • 50 - 59 guests • I'm flexible

Wedding and Event Catering

Andrew G.

Nov 25, 2023

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We had a great experience with Chef Antonio! He responded very quickly with a personal note, and then proposed a lovely menu for ur Thanksgiving feast for 9 people. He readily tweaked a few items to account for dietary restrictions. On Thanksgiving day, he delivered the food exactly on schedule, with clear directions for how to heat/reheat each dish. And most importantly, the food was delicious and presented beautifully! Favorites from our meal included the squash bisque, salad with dried figs and pickled onions, cranberry sauce, green beans, mashed potatoes, and Apple galette for dessert.

Details: Holiday party • Dinner • Dessert • American - casual • Family style • No, drop off only • Home • Yes, full kitchen • Fewer than 20 guests • I'm flexible

Wedding and Event Catering

Abby T.

Dec 21, 2024

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Chef Antonio was amazing! Despite my booking being so last minute and us having strict time constraints, he was able to accomodate and serve up an amazing meal! Everything was so delicious from the chicken & waffles and crab omelet to the pecan pie bread pudding. He was also incredibly kind, easy to work with, and punctual. Absolutely would hire him again for any event! :)

Details: Brunch / dinner party • 6 - 10 guests • Breakfast / brunch • Premium (high end ingredients) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • American - formal • American - casual • Italian • Southern • Mediterranean / Middle Eastern • Asian • Meal prepared onsite • Only once • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Antonio Albano

FAQs

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
When collaborating with a new client, my process is designed to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience from start to finish. Once you share your desired style of cuisine, I will swiftly provide you with a customized menu proposal that perfectly aligns with your preferences. On the day of your event, I will take care of every aspect, starting with arriving approximately 3 hours before your designated dining time. From shopping for the freshest ingredients from local farms to meticulously planning, prepping, cooking, serving, and even cleaning up, I handle it all. To secure your reservation, I kindly request a 50% deposit upfront, allowing you to reserve your desired date and ensure my availability for your event. The remaining balance can be settled conveniently on the day of the event.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Culinary Institute of America '16 NYU Master of Arts in Food Studies & Nutrition '22 Alumni of Multiple Michelin-Starred Restaurants