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Chris Ratel
About
Chris Ratel has been working with food since the age of 13. He attended the School for Food and Hotel Management in NYC and worked with Park Hyatt Hotels for years. He also worked in NYC staples such as Sardis on Broadway, Lundi Brothers in Brooklyn and the Oyster Bar in Grand Central Station. Chris presently works privately for clients and caterers in the NYC and Hudson Valley areas. Residing both in the Hudson Valley area and Brooklyn, he has developed a strong appreciation for food in its simplest, most organic form and hands-on knowledge from the local farmers and purveyors who are growing it.
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Meals by Chris Ratel are prepared fresh in small batches in local kitchens across the country.
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Chris Ratel’s meal reviews
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4.5
Based on 186427 reviews
Grilled Salmon with Rainbow Grains
too much salt
LIH TING LI · 02/13/26
Double Smash Burger
OMG this is how a burger should taste like!!!
Nabila Husain · 02/13/26
Mom's Oven-Roasted Beef Brisket
Too smokey. The harissa was a bit over powering.
ANDREA SWALLOW · 02/13/26
Double Smash Burger
Really enjoyed this burger. Very generous portions. The bun could be a little larger so as to contain the burgers, veggies and condiments a like better.
Lorie Grandmont · 02/12/26
Smoky BBQ Chicken
Really good!
Patrick Briones · 02/12/26
Double Smash Burger
Scrumptious! I devoured this burger. Like others have mentioned, eat this meal as soon as you get it to get the best out of the fresh ingredients and bun.
Alexandra Di Perna · 02/12/26
Double Smash Burger
Great portion! Love the caramelized onions and the generous amount of cheese! Would love a small side to go with it but honestly can’t complain.
Paige Knight · 02/11/26
Smoky BBQ Chicken
Flavour is delicious! Really nice portion of protein!
Paige Knight · 02/11/26