Services Menu

First impressions

Featuring the Chef's Specialties

Off-Book and On-Point! Octopus, Silky Smooth Monologues,
Served with a Loaded Baked Persuasive Articulation

Off-Book and On-Point! Octopus, Silky Smooth Monologues, Served with a Loaded Baked Persuasive Articulation

Kitchen Terminology and Other Wares

Jambalaya of “Jiggers” and “Salamander” Charcuterie,
Dressed with a “Carafe” and “Demi-Tasse” Remoulade

Jambalaya of “Jiggers” and “Salamander” Charcuterie, Dressed with a “Carafe” and “Demi-Tasse” Remoulade

Listening and Leading Guests

Guest Needs Hierarchy -Deconstructed, Cueing-In on Cues
Crudo, Preferences/Peeves, Steering: Slowing/Speeding

Guest Needs Hierarchy -Deconstructed, Cueing-In on Cues Crudo, Preferences/Peeves, Steering: Slowing/Speeding

Food Running and Pivot Points

Two-, Three-Plate Carry Ragoût, Open-Handed Delivery,
Buddy Runs, Team Drops, Announcing/Not Auctioning

Two-, Three-Plate Carry Ragoût, Open-Handed Delivery, Buddy Runs, Team Drops, Announcing/Not Auctioning

Ticket Writing and Re-Cook Procedures

Abbreviations, Seat Numbers, and Allergies A la King,
Meat-Temp-Marking Minestrone with Non-Negotiables

Abbreviations, Seat Numbers, and Allergies A la King, Meat-Temp-Marking Minestrone with Non-Negotiables

Secondi

Setting Up for Station Success

Pate of Polished Plateware, Glimmering Glassware,
Specialty Silverware, Marking Trays, Running Sidework

Pate of Polished Plateware, Glimmering Glassware, Specialty Silverware, Marking Trays, Running Sidework

Expert Bussing and Table Maintenance

Technique-Driven Signature Dish of Proper Clearing Skills,
Puff Pastry of Unobtrusive, Fluid, and Discreet Service

Technique-Driven Signature Dish of Proper Clearing Skills, Puff Pastry of Unobtrusive, Fluid, and Discreet Service

Throwing in the Towel

Hot Towel Service (Oshiburi and others), Napkin Folding,
Lemon Covers, Shellfish Set-Ups, Marrow of Bone Bowls

Hot Towel Service (Oshiburi and others), Napkin Folding, Lemon Covers, Shellfish Set-Ups, Marrow of Bone Bowls

Desserts and Other After Dinner Items

Bruléed Scope of Offerings; Soufflé of Timing Standards
A la Mode Aptitude for Showcases and Restaurant Flow

Bruléed Scope of Offerings; Soufflé of Timing Standards, A la Mode Aptitude for Showcases and Restaurant Flow

ServSafe®

Standard Safe Operations Guidance:
Certified Instruction/Exam Proctoring

Standard Safe Operations Guidance: Certified Instruction/Exam Proctoring

Tailor-made Modules Available: e.g. Menu/Wine List Tasting, Charcuterie/Cheeses, Support: Host, Busser, Runner

* Engagement Fee: $295

* Travel Stipend: MP

* Cost of Materials: MP

Staff-Testing Add-ons: MKT

*Custom Design and Delivery

*Corrections and Coaching

3 Lessons: $695

5 Lessons: $1095

10 Lessons: $1995

20 Lessons: $3795

Contact

President - E. Scott Payne

PrivateDiningMD@gmail.com

PrivateDiningMD.com

@PrivateDiningMD

Phone

610.424.0444 • Philadelphia

561.440.5660 • South Florida

800.560.7856 • Nationwide

Beverages

Spirits: Global and Local

Aperitif of Artisan vs. Standard Offerings on a Barstool,
Vodka, Rum, Tequila, Whiskey, Gin, Liqueur and more!

Aperitif of Artisan vs. Standard Offerings on a Barstool, Vodka, Rum, Tequila, Whiskey, Gin, Liqueur and more!

Cocktails: Classic and Complex

Bourbon Boulevardier Bouillabaisse, Stirred Not Shaken,
Cuba Libre, Caipirinha and Cosmopolitan Cordon Bleu

Bourbon Boulevardier Bouillabaisse, Stirred Not Shaken. Cuba Libre, Caipirinha and Cosmopolitan Cordon Bleu

Attractive Non-Alcoholic Alternatives

Virgin Variations, Mindfulness Mixto: Religious/Recovery,
Best Practices for Beverage Refills, Still/Sparkling Water

Virgin Variations, Mindfulness Mixto: Religious/Recovery, Best Practices for Beverage Refills, Still/Sparkling Water

Increasing Personal (and Company!) Sales

Advanced Arts of Autonomous Activities: A la Diable,
Blue Plate Special: Winning with Team Sales Contests

Advanced Arts of Autonomous Activities: A la Diable, Blue Plate Special: Winning with Team Sales Contests

TIPS/RAMP/ServSafe Alcohol

Options for Programs in Responsible Alcohol Service
Certified Instruction/Exam Proctoring, Market Price

Options for Programs in Responsible Alcohol Service. Certified Instruction/Exam Proctoring, Market Price

Wine Pairing with Panache

Grapes' Natural Nuances Niçoise, Perfect Pair Poutine, Cheeses,
Meat/Fish Guidelines, Menu-Specific Matches

Grapes' Natural Nuances Niçoise, Perfect Pair Poutine, Cheeses, Meat/Fish Guidelines, Menu-Specific Matches

Wines: Old World and New World

A Decanted Brut Bouquet of Grape Varietals, Countries,
Wine Labels, Bottle Shapes, Appellations and Terroir

A Decanted Brut Bouquet of Grape Varietals, Countries, Wine Labels, Bottle Shapes, Appellations and Terroir

Lagers and Ciders and Ales... Oh My!

Brewhaha, Filled with Brews du Jour, Brews du Monde,
Around the Jug and Fermentation World in 80 Minutes

Brewhaha, Filled with Brews du Jour, Brews du Monde, Around the Jug and Fermentation World in 80 Minutes

Dessert Wines and Cordials

Exhilarating Étouffée of Ports, Sherries, Vermouths, Madeiras,
Ice Wine, Late Harvest, Amari, Bailey's, Campari, Drambuie

Exhilarating Étouffée of Ports, Sherries, Vermouths, Madeiras, Ice Wine, Late Harvest, Amari, Bailey's, Campari, Drambuie

Coffee Conconctions and Tea-Time

Fascinating Flavors and Foam, Cozy Chamomile, Crema,
Steaming/Steeping Temps, Alcohol Add-ons & Accoutrements

Fascinating Flavors and Foam, Cozy Chamomile, Crema, Steaming/Steeping Temps, Alcohol Add-ons & Accoutrements

Tailor-made Modules Available: e.g. Menu/Wine List Tasting, Charcuterie/Cheeses, Support: Host, Busser, Runner

* Engagement Fee: $295

* Travel Stipend: MP

* Cost of Materials: MP

Staff-Testing Add-ons: MKT

*Custom Design and Delivery

*Corrections and Coaching

3 Lessons: $695

5 Lessons: $1095

10 Lessons: $1995

20 Lessons: $3795

Contact

President - E. Scott Payne

PrivateDiningMD@gmail.com

PrivateDiningMD.com

@PrivateDiningMD

Phone

610.424.0444 • Philadelphia

561.440.5660 • South Florida

800.560.7856 • Nationwide

Finer points

Projecting Professionalism

Loftier Language served with Purpose and Poise Puree;
Transforming Oversights into Opportunities Olio

Loftier Language served with Purpose and Poise Puree, Transforming Oversights into Opportunities Olio

Farewells, Feedback, Facilitating Table Flips

Check Prep/Presentation, Dinner Hosts Becoming Hostages,
Buying into the System, Being Great with the Greeter Stand

Check Prep/Presentation, Dinner Hosts Becoming Hostages, Buying into the System, Being Great with the Greeter Stand

Banquets, Buffets and Brunch

Soup, Salad, and Bread of Six-Course Meal Standards,
Tableside French Service, Small and Large Tray Service

Soup, Salad, and Bread of Six-Course Meal Standards, Tableside French Service, Small and Large Tray Service

Tableside Caesar

1924 Tijuana: A Plane Full of Hollywood Types Flies In...
Cesar Cardini’s Historic Original Recipe, Annnnnd Scene!

1924 Tijuana: A Plane Full of Hollywood Types Flies In... Cesar Cardini’s Historic Original Recipe, Annnnnd Scene!

Oysters Extraordinaire

This Deep Dive into Oysters will Rock a Fella! (or a Gal!)
East Coast to West, Gulf Oysters, Chesapeake, Blue Point

This Deep Dive into Oysters will Rock a Fella! (or a Gal!). East Coast to West, Gulf Oysters, Chesapeake, Blue Point

Family Style

Catering to Kids

Parental Advisory: Explicit Service, Deferring by Default
Pearls of Promoting Activities, Bananas Fostering Family

Parental Advisory: Explicit Service, Deferring by Default. Pearls of Promoting Activities, Bananas Fostering Family

Club Sports Explained

An Escoffier Q&A of Classic Ball Sports: Bocce, Cricket,
Croquet, Paddle, Padel, Pickleball, Racquetball, Squash

An Escoffier Q&A of Classic Ball Sports: Bocce, Cricket, Croquet, Paddle, Padel, Pickleball, Racquetball, Squash

Club Sports Conversation

A Grand Plateau of Terminology of What One Might
Overhear Organically, Do Eagles Go Up and Down?

A Grand Plateau of Terminology of What One Might Overhear Organically, Do Eagles Go Up and Down?

Diversity and Inclusion

Seasoning Blends and Secret Recipe for Staff Synergy;
Proprietary Practices, Pronouns, and Progressiveness

Seasoning Blends and Secret Recipe for Staff Synergy. Proprietary Practices, Pronouns, and Progressiveness

Staff Teaching Staff

Elegant Entrées of “Each One, Teach One” with Assigned
Topics, On-Staff-Speakers/Teachers/“Resident Experts”

Elegant Entrées of “Each One, Teach One” with Assigned Topics, On-Staff-Speakers/Teachers/“Resident Experts”

Tailor-made Modules Available: e.g. Menu/Wine List Tasting, Charcuterie/Cheeses, Support: Host, Busser, Runner

* Engagement Fee: $295

* Travel Stipend: MP

* Cost of Materials: MP

Staff-Testing Add-ons: MKT

*Custom Design and Delivery

*Corrections and Coaching

3 Lessons: $695

5 Lessons: $1095

10 Lessons: $1995

20 Lessons: $3795

Contact

President - E. Scott Payne

PrivateDiningMD@gmail.com

PrivateDiningMD.com

@PrivateDiningMD

Phone

610.424.0444 • Philadelphia

561.440.5660 • South Florida

800.560.7856 • Nationwide