TVL Culinary

TVL Culinary

5.0(1 review)

About

Chef Tom Van Lente has cut his teeth with some of Chicago's highest profile restaurant groups - The BoKa Restaurant Group, One Off Hospitality and Four Corners. Being recognized from organizations ranging from The Michelin Guide, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Magazine and Plate Magazine (30 Chefs to Watch, 2015) has helped Van Lente push for the highest of standards in both food and hospitality. Recently, Van Lente added a new position to his resume: business owner. Van Lente started his own company, TVL Culinary, in the fall of 2017. His passion for top tier products, high quality execution and relentless approach to hospitality has never been stronger. Van Lente now has the ability to bring his own flair and expertise into your home, office or any space in need of an event or party. TVL Culinary is in full swing with dinners, consulting opportunities and even has a couple weddings filling up the calendar. When he's not cooking, consulting or throwing the best dinner parties around, Tom can be found keeping a close eye on his family run business, Drury Lane Theater in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. He calls Roscoe Village home with his wife Shannon, son Benson, daughter Everly and pitbull, Mr. Bananas.

Meeting new people always excites me. Being able to show clients that amazing food can be done at home is always an added bonus. I love the fact that I am able to customize any party to the guests needs.


Highlights

1 employee
7 years in business
Serves Chicago , IL

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Stacy

Tommy was always one step ahead, predicting my needs before I knew I had them. He put me at ease throughout the planning and over delivered on the event. Super grateful!
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March 14, 2019

Frequently asked questions

I like to get to know the customer before we game plan for the event. I don't advertise menus or pricing until we get a time to chat and really figure out what they want in order to throw an amazing event. From there, I will curate a menu, pairings etc., and we can pick it apart together until it's tailored to their needs. 

I've been in the hospitality indusrty my whole life. Literally starting working in my grandfathers restaurant kitchen when I was 8 years old. I spent the last 15 years running professional kitchens in Chicago for some of the biggest restaurant groups and restaurateurs around. I receieved a Bachelors degree from DePaul University in Public Communications and an Associates Degree from Kendall College in Culinary Science. 

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Working in my families restaurant from the age of 8. Haven't stopped working in this industry since. 

Don't sweat the small stuff, that's for me to do! It's your event, let's make it perfect. 


Services offered

Catering
Personal Chef