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At-Home Sushi Making
Our signature experience. Chef Asa brings premium fish and all the tools, then guides your guests through rolling their own sushi before a chef-plated finale. Part class, part dinner party, fully unforgettable.
Most RequestedPersonal Chef & At-Home Dining · Virginia Beach, VA
The restaurant comes to your table.
Looking for a private chef near you? Room 32 brings Michelin-trained technique into your home, from hands-on sushi-making dinner parties to multi-course plated menus, private bartending, and luxury catering across Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Williamsburg.
Chef-Driven · Hospitality FirstDiscover
A Different Kind of Dinner
Dining worth gathering for.
Room 32 is a boutique private chef and catering company built on a simple idea: the best meals happen at home, among the people who matter most. We handle every detail, from sourcing and prep to plating and cleanup, so you can stay at the table.
Whether it is an intimate anniversary for two, a milestone celebration, or a lively sushi night with friends, every menu is designed around you, your kitchen, and the occasion.
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15+
Years in Michelin-Level Kitchens
What We Offer
Curated experiences, built around your table.
Three signature formats, each fully customizable to your guest count, dietary needs, and the feel of the evening.
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Private Dinner Parties
A private chef party in your own dining room: multi-course plated or family-style menus prepared in your kitchen and served course by course. From refined date nights to milestone celebrations, designed and executed end to end.
Fully Customizable
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Catering & Cocktails
Luxury catering for larger gatherings. Chafing-dish spreads and grazing tables paired with private bartending and craft cocktails from co-owner Kat for a seamless, hosted feel.
Bar Service Available
The Signature Experience
Sushi night, hosted in your home.
This is the experience our guests talk about for weeks. We transform your kitchen island into a sushi counter, walk everyone through technique, knife work, and plating, then send out a chef-finished course that looks straight off a tasting menu.
- —Restaurant-grade fish and ingredients, sourced fresh for your date
- —Hands-on guided rolling for every guest, no experience needed
- —A chef-plated specialty course to close the evening
- —Optional sake and cocktail pairings from our private bartender
- —All tools, setup, and cleanup handled by Room 32
From Recent Events
A taste of the table.
Who We Are
The team behind Room 32.
A chef and a bartender, two crafts, one seamless evening.
Co-Owner · Executive Chef
Chef Asa
Chef Asa discovered his love for cooking early, beginning in his home kitchen before stepping into the restaurant world, starting, quite literally, in the dish pit. Over the next fifteen years he honed his craft under Michelin-level chefs, led high-performing kitchens, and developed a culinary style defined by intention, refinement, and respect for ingredients. His work reflects both technical excellence and a deep understanding of hospitality.
Co-Owner · Private Bartender
Kat
A local to the area, Kat brings a dynamic background in elevated beverage service and front-of-house leadership. Her experience spans from crafting cocktails behind a swanky downtown hotel bar to helping run a French-inspired bistro tucked inside a historic train station in North Carolina. With a sharp eye for detail and a natural talent for connection, Kat ensures every guest experience feels seamless, elevated, and personal.
Common Questions
Hiring a private chef, explained.
What people ask us most before booking a personal chef or luxury catering in Virginia Beach. Anything we have not covered, just ask.
Ask Us Directly- What does a personal chef in Virginia Beach cost?
- Every evening is quoted individually, because the price depends on the menu, the number of courses, your guest count, and whether you add bar service. Send us your date and headcount and we will come back with a custom menu and a flat, all-in quote — sourcing, prep, service, and cleanup included, with no surprise line items.
- What is the difference between a private chef party and catering?
- A private chef party is cooked in your kitchen and served course by course to a seated table, so the food arrives the moment it is plated. Luxury catering is built for larger groups — grazing tables, chafing-dish spreads, or passed plates — and is designed so guests can move around. Room 32 does both, and we will tell you honestly which one fits your space and guest count.
- Do you travel to Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Williamsburg?
- Yes. Virginia Beach is our home base, and we regularly work in Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, and Williamsburg. If you are just outside those cities, ask anyway — we will let you know if the date works.
- How far in advance should I book a private dinner party?
- Two to four weeks is comfortable for most dinners, and longer for holidays, graduation weekends, and December. Last-minute dates are worth asking about — we sometimes have an opening, and we would rather tell you no quickly than leave you waiting.
- Do you handle dietary restrictions and allergies?
- Always. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, shellfish and nut allergies, and kosher-style menus are all things we build around from the first draft of the menu rather than substituting at the last minute. Tell us what your guests need when you inquire.
- Do you clean up afterward?
- Yes. We bring our own tools, work around your kitchen, and leave it the way we found it. Your only job for the evening is to stay at the table with your guests.
Reserve Your Experience
Let's plan your evening.
Tell us about your event, date, and guest count, and we will follow up with a custom menu and quote. We book intimate dinners and larger celebrations alike.
- Phone
- (207) 615-5699Sun–Sat, 10am–6pm
- room32llc@gmail.comWe reply 24/7, as soon as we can
- Serving
- Virginia Beach, VA & Hampton RoadsNorfolk · Chesapeake · Portsmouth · Williamsburg