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*Bake Frozen @420-440°F - for 20+ min.* Chicago bar-style pizza, crafted by a chef and ready for your oven. Each pizza is made from scratch in small batches, bringing a chef-driven approach to one of Chicago’s most beloved pizza traditions. These homemade frozen take-and-bake pizzas feature a thin, crisp tavern-style crust, premium cheeses, house-prepared sauce, and thoughtfully selected toppings, carefully layered to create balance in every bite. These are not mass-produced frozen pizzas. Each one is handcrafted, assembled, and freshly frozen, offering the convenience of a freezer pizza without compromising the quality, flavor, and attention to detail you expect from a professional chef. Choose from classic Chicago favorites and innovative chef-inspired combinations, all prepared with quality ingredients and a distinctive culinary perspective. Simply remove the pizza from the freezer, bake it in your oven, and enjoy a crispy, cheesy, chef-made Chicago bar-style pizza whenever the craving strikes. Chef-Made • Small Batch • Chicago Bar Style • Take-and-Bake

**1 person/guest = 1 -14" Cheese pizza** *Bake Frozen @425-450°F - for 20+ min.* Chicago bar-style pizza, crafted by a chef and ready for your oven. Each pizza is made from scratch in small batches, bringing a chef-driven approach to one of Chicago’s most beloved pizza traditions. These homemade frozen take-and-bake pizzas feature a thin, crisp tavern-style crust, premium cheeses, house-prepared sauce, and thoughtfully selected toppings, carefully layered to create balance in every bite. These are not mass-produced frozen pizzas. Each one is handcrafted, assembled, and freshly frozen, offering the convenience of a freezer pizza without compromising the quality, flavor, and attention to detail you expect from a professional chef. Choose from classic Chicago favorites and innovative chef-inspired combinations, all prepared with quality ingredients and a distinctive culinary perspective. Simply remove the pizza from the freezer, bake it in your oven, and enjoy a crispy, cheesy, chef-made Chicago bar-style pizza whenever the craving strikes. Chef-Made • Small Batch • Chicago Bar Style • Take-and-Bake

Chef Clayton’s Private In-Home Cooking Class. Turn your kitchen into a private culinary experience with Chef Clayton, a classically trained, Chicago-based chef with more than 15 years of experience in fine dining, private events, Japanese cuisine, and regional Mexican cooking. This isn’t your typical cooking class—it’s a hands-on, chef-driven experience designed around you. Gather your friends, family, coworkers, or a group of food-loving guests and let Chef Clayton bring the restaurant experience directly into your home. Cook. Learn. Laugh. Eat. Choose the cuisine, menu, theme, and level of difficulty, and Chef Clayton will customize the entire experience around your group. From an elevated Italian pasta night or classic French techniques to Japanese izakaya, regional Mexican cuisine, Chicago favorites, artisan pizza, or an ambitious multi-course dinner, the possibilities are nearly endless. Chef Clayton will guide your group through professional cooking techniques, chef secrets, ingredient selection, plating, and flavor development—all while keeping the atmosphere relaxed, entertaining, and approachable. Every class includes: A customized menu created specifically for your group. Hands-on cooking instruction from Chef Clayton. Professional chef techniques and culinary tips. Premium ingredients selected for the menu Interactive preparation and cooking. Plenty of opportunities to ask questions and participate. A sit-down experience where everyone gets to enjoy what they created. Whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a dinner party, planning a unique date night, entertaining clients, or simply looking for a fun night with friends, Chef Clayton’s Private In-Home Cooking Class brings Chicago culinary expertise directly to your kitchen. You choose the people. You choose the cuisine. Chef Clayton brings the experience.

**1 person/guest = 1 - 2# loaf of bread** Experience the simple luxury of freshly baked Our bake-and-delivery service brings small-batch, chef-driven breads directly to your home, office, event, or gathering. Each loaf is crafted using quality ingredients, traditional techniques, long fermentation, and careful attention to texture, crust, and flavor. My signature cultured butter is made to complement the bread—not simply as an accompaniment, but as an essential part of the experience. Rich, tangy, creamy, and deeply flavorful, it adds a refined touch to every warm slice. From rustic country loaves and sourdough to specialty breads and seasonal creations, our offerings are designed for people who appreciate exceptional ingredients, artisan craftsmanship, and food made from scratch. Fresh From My Oven to Your Door Every order is baked in small batches and delivered fresh, allowing you to enjoy bakery-quality bread without leaving your home. Whether you're building the perfect breakfast, hosting a dinner party, creating an impressive charcuterie board, or simply want exceptional bread and butter on your table, this service brings the chef's kitchen directly to you. Chef-driven. Small-batch. Handcrafted. Freshly baked. Delivered to you.

Private Chef Experience — Culinary Philosophy & Client Experience About the Chef With over 20 years in fine dining, restaurant openings, and culinary leadership, I bring professionalism, creativity, and discipline beyond just cooking a meal. My background spans Japanese, Mexican, steakhouse, and contemporary fine dining, including opening restaurants and serving six years as a Culinary Director at Northwestern University. This experience shapes my approach: exceptional food is only part of the experience—precision, hospitality, timing, and detail matter just as much. As a private chef, I bring restaurant-level standards into your home while creating a relaxed, personalized experience for you and your guests. What to Expect From a High-End Private Dinner A private dinner with me feels like having your own culinary team for the evening. Customized Menus Menus are designed around your occasion, preferences, season, and dietary needs. Options range from fine dining tasting menus to family-style or elevated casual meals. I focus on quality ingredients, technique, balance, and seasonality, with each course intentionally crafted. Restaurant-Level Execution Expect restaurant-quality dining at home, including: - High-quality ingredients - Professional technique and seasoning - Thoughtful plating and presentation - Proper pacing and temperature control - House-made sauces and accompaniments - Organized, professional execution Personalized Hospitality The experience is tailored to your desired atmosphere—whether intimate, celebratory, or corporate. My goal is to make the evening seamless so you can focus on your guests, not the logistics. An Experience, Not Just a Meal Each course is designed to contribute to a memorable overall experience, with attention to flavor, timing, and presentation. Interactive elements can also be included upon request. Professionalism From Start to Finish Service begins with clear communication and planning and continues through punctual execution and respectful cleanup. I treat every space as a professional kitchen and leave it clean and organized. The goal is simple: you enjoy your own event. My Culinary Standard Luxury is in the details—ingredient quality, precise cooking, balanced flavors, timing, and presentation. My fine dining background allows me to bring these standards into a private setting while maintaining warmth and flexibility. The result is a refined, personalized dining experience built on exceptional food and professional hospitality.