Chef Joseph Henderek



Chef Joe Henderek is a lifelong Massachusetts resident. He grew up in the historical Berkshires of western Massachusetts. After studying Marketing and Advertising at the Isenberg School of Business at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Joe continued his education at The Institute for Culinary Education, formerly known as The French Culinary Institute. Joe graduated in Advanced Culinary Arts and obtained a distinction in Food and Beverage Management. After finishing his studies, Joe progressed on to work in several Michelin star quality restaurants alongside two world-renowned chefs, Thomas Keller at Per Se in New York City and Franc Tessier at Chez Nous in Lee, Massachusetts. He continued his career in the Northeast where he worked at high quality restaurants and luxury hotels such as The Langham Hotel Boston, Fairmont Copley Plaza, and most recently Grafton Street in Harvard Square.

At the age of 28, Joseph was appointed Chef de Cuisine at the Langham Hotel in Boston. In his position as Chef of BOND, the Langham’s amenity restaurant, Joseph led his team to achieving a four star rating from Forbes Travel Guide (2016 – 2017). Before assuming this position, Joseph was Chef de Cuisine at Chez Nous, a Michelin quality French restaurant located in the Berkshires. As well as, Bogie’s Place, an innovative concept of blending speakeasy style with the comforts of an old-school steakhouse. Joe has been professionally recognized with extensive media coverage across the Northeast.

In early 2020 when the world was locked down, Chef Joe took the opportunity to reinvent his craft. After spending the better part of two decades working in a litany of restaurants around the northeast, Joe decided it was time for a change to his career path. Insert the idea of taking the best parts of his restaurant service experience and bringing them directly into his guest’s homes. While the world was trapped inside, Joe hatched a plan to bring the experiences they were craving directly to their home. Now, Private Chef Services LLC is providing memorable luxury dining experiences throughout New England and beyond.

Chef Joe's cooking style is innovative yet simple. He explores modern variations of Mediterranean and Eastern European cuisine with a focus on his Classical French training. He prefers to work with the freshest seasonal ingredients whenever possible. Utilizing fresh herbs, highlighting artisanal components and local seafood, Joseph prides himself in his ability to pull inspiration from a variety of sources to create dishes that are uniquely his own.

Private Chef Services is committed to offering a luxury experience and quality service in order to exceed customer expectations. The company provides a customized service, designed to fit different clients requirements.

When a client chooses PCS for a private event, they gain access to a Chef who is an expert in their specific taste and dietary lifestyle. PCS is also certified and licensed across New England.

Chef Joe can cater to your private party regardless of the size or scale of your event. Experience an unparalleled fine dining event from an intimate dinner for two, all the way up to a anniversary party for twenty. The online booking process is straight forward and quick. You can also now contact our Chef directly at Info@ChefJoeHenderek.com