Who Is Coastal & Countryside?
Coastal & Countryside is a full-service private chef and hospitality experience built around exceptional food, exceptional service, and the details that make gathering feel effortless.
We source the very best New England has to offer—from coastal waters and local fish markets to countryside farms, maple sugar shacks, orchards, and local florists—bringing the character of the region directly to your table.
From personalized menu planning and ingredient sourcing to preparation, cooking, tablescape design, florals, serving, the flow of your evening, and complete kitchen cleanup, we take care of the entire experience from beginning to end.
You gather. We take care of the rest.
Take the scenic route—we have dinner covered.
NEW ENGLAND’S HOSPITALITY POWER COUPLE
Chef AJ + Katelyn
Bringing over 40 years of combined experience in food, hospitality, entertaining, and memorable gatherings directly to your table.
Our Story
Chef AJ brings decades of experience from country clubs, restaurants, catering, and private dining, creating seasonal menus inspired by New England’s coast and countryside.
Katelyn brings an eye for hospitality, atmosphere, and the thoughtful details that make a gathering feel warm, personal, and beautifully effortless.
Together, we bring exceptional food and genuine hospitality directly to your table—so you can simply gather, dine, and enjoy.
A Taste of New England, in the Fall
Take the scenic route. We've got dinner covered.
Chef AJ’s fall menus celebrate the best of coast and countryside with seasonal produce, fresh seafood, thoughtfully prepared entrées and autumn-inspired desserts.
Browse our seasonal menus for inspiration. Each private dining experience can be customized around your gathering, preferences and dietary needs.
Your home. Your gathering. A menu made for the moment.
Planning a Fall Gathering?
From intimate dinners at home to New England vacation rentals and mountain getaways, we’ll bring the experience to your table.
Home for the Holidays
Seasonal menus and gathering experiences designed to bring the warmth of the holidays to your home or New England getaway.
Explore Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving and holiday dining by Chef AJ.
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FEATURED HOSPITALITY PARTNER
Killington Mountain Homes
Killington, Vermont
Vermont Is Calling. Dinner Is Covered.
We’re proud to partner with We’re proud to partner with Killington Mountain Homes, backed by more than 5,000 five-star reviews and dedicated to making your Green Mountain getaway seamless.
Spend the day on the slopes or exploring Vermont, then settle in while Chef AJ prepares dinner. Coastal & Countryside takes care of the cooking, serving and cleanup, bringing private dining directly to your vacation home.
Your mountain stay. Your gathering. Dinner is covered.
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THE APRÈS-SKI TABLE
Comforting classics.
A taste of New England.
After a day on the slopes, settle into your Ski- vacation home while Chef AJ prepares dinner. Our featured mountain menu brings together fresh seafood, hearty entrées and Vermont maple pecan bread pudding for a comforting finish.
Let the kids unwind, gather your favorite people, and leave the cooking, serving and cleanup to Coastal & Countryside.
Your mountain stay. Your gathering. A menu made for the moment.
The November Table
Warm candlelight. Thoughtful details. A season to gather.
Rich autumn orange, forest green and warm gold meet natural woven textures and candlelight at our November table. Designed by Katelyn, this seasonal tablescape is available as part of our Signature Dining Experience for private dinners, Friendsgiving and Thanksgiving celebrations.
Explore the Signature Dining Experience →
Give the Gift of a Chef Experience
Treat someone to a private dinner at home or a hands-on cooking class for two with Chef AJ. For dinner, we’ll tailor the menu to their tastes and take care of the cooking, service, and cleanup. In the class, they’ll cook alongside Chef AJ and learn techniques they can use at home.
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Let’s Create Something Memorable
Planning a private dinner, intimate wedding, or meaningful celebration? We’d love to hear what you’re envisioning.
Rooted in Atkinson, NH.
Serving Southern New Hampshire, the Seacoast, and beyond.
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