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I create personalized, award-winning dinner experiences with bold flavors and thoughtful food-and-wine pairings—brought straight to your table.

Samuel Badolato

I bring a restaurant-level table experience to your home—designed around you.

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I’m an Executive Winery Chef, restaurant owner, and a Food Network “Chopped” finalist, and I love building memorable food-and-wine dinners with a personal touch. My cooking is rooted in strong technique, big flavor, and hospitality—so every course feels intentional from the first bite to dessert.

I travel for private dinners and events, and I split my time between South Florida and trips to Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, with roots in Pittsburgh. When you reach out, I’ll craft a menu specifically for your occasion and your guests.

Plan my dinner with you

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Cooking for me is a gift of loving what I do and doing what I love.

What you can expect when you book with me

I cook with purpose and joy

Cooking for me is a gift of loving what I do and doing what I love, and I bring that energy into every menu I design and every plate I serve.

My foundation is family and tradition

I learned early on in my Italian grandmother’s kitchen—she chose me to knead her dough because my hands were warmer than my siblings, and that hands-on start still guides how I cook today.

Old-world recipes, personal touches

My secret is simple: I rely on old-world recipes and add personal touches to my creations, so the experience feels both classic and uniquely yours.

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Stories and testimonials

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Follow my latest tables, plates, and travels on Instagram.

@chefsamstable
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