Our mission

Founded by professional chef John Robinson in 2025, A Chef on the side brings the culinary-curious a high-end catering experience they’ll never forget.

A Chef On The Side is built around the allure of escape. When we’re married to our everyday meal plan, the magic goes away and our hunger wanders. We want to give clients an affair of the tongue they’ll remember forever.

We’re just getting started and are aiming to build a full community around food experiences, so be sure to join our mailing list and be part of our journey.

Meet the chef that slides into your DMs (Dinnertime meals)

Chef John Robinson has been seducing patrons with luxury meals for over 20 years. He honed his chops under legendary chefs, like Tim Love — arming himself with a wide-range of creative approaches to all food, with a particular passion for French, Italian, and Asian cuisine.

His philosophy is to take an experiential approach to every meal, carefully crafting each moment as delicately as each dish — giving customers unforgettable memories.