Private dining
A chef-led menu for your table and your taste.
JUS FLAVAChampaign, Illinois · Catering by Chef DT
Soul, served
beautifully.
A private-chef sensibility. The warmth of home. Unmistakable flava in every detail.
Personal, never preset.High-touch hospitality, created for real celebrations.
Made for your occasion
Choose the feeling.
We’ll build the feast.
From intimate dinners to milestone celebrations, Chef DT shapes the food and service around your gathering.
Signature catering
Bold, generous food for celebrations and corporate gatherings.
Buffet experience
A polished spread with optional setup and service staff.
Meet Chef DT
A personal chef,
personally yours.
Everyone has their own tastes, and Chef DT believes every plate should be made for yours. Years spent refining flexibility in the kitchen mean each dish can be shaped around your preferences, prepared fresh, and served with care, whether for a family table or a full celebration.
Beyond events, Chef DT shares easy, flavorful recipes through cooking demonstrations on The Chef DT Show.
“We had them cater for our store. 10 out of 10.”
Real events. Real flava.
Made to gather.
From idea to invoice
A personal quote.
A clear next step.
01
Tell us the vision
Share your date, guests, location, menu ideas, and service needs.
02
Chef reviews
Chef DT personally replies within two business days. A request does not hold the date.
03
Confirm in Square
Accept the agreement and pay the 50% deposit. The remaining balance is due seven days before your event.
Clear from the beginning
Booking with
confidence.
Every event is personal. These simple policies protect your date, give Chef DT time to prepare, and help both sides know what happens next.
- 50%deposit reserves your date
- 7 daysbefore your event, the balance is due
- 3 weeksnotice for 50+ guests
Booking & payment
When is my date reserved?
Submitting an inquiry does not reserve your date. Your event is officially reserved after Chef DT approves the details, you accept the final proposal and service agreement, and the required 50% deposit is received through Square.
After a final proposal is sent, the date may be held for 48 hours while you complete the agreement and deposit.What happens after I send my inquiry?
Chef DT personally reviews your event details and responds within two business days, either with follow-up questions or a personalized proposal. If your event can be accommodated, you’ll receive the proposal, service agreement, and a Square invoice.
Your inquiry does not reserve the date.What is the payment schedule?
A 50% deposit reserves your event date and is applied to your total. The remaining balance is due seven calendar days before the event. Events accepted fewer than seven days in advance require payment in full.
Seven days gives Chef DT time to buy ingredients and confirm staff for your event.How do I pay?
All payments are made through a secure Square invoice sent to you by email. Square sends reminders before your balance is due.
We never ask for card details on this website or in the inquiry form.What if my event has more than 50 guests?
Please request events with more than 50 guests at least three weeks in advance. Shorter-notice requests may still be considered, but menu choices, staffing, rentals, and availability may be limited.
Can you accommodate allergies and dietary needs?
Yes, please tell us about them in your inquiry. Clearly identify any serious allergies. Chef DT will talk with you about what can be safely accommodated before your menu is confirmed.
Changes & cancellations
What if I need to cancel?
The 50% reservation deposit is nonrefundable. After that, it depends on how far away your event is:
- 30+ days beforePayments beyond the deposit are refunded.
- 15–29 days beforeThe deposit and documented nonrecoverable expenses are kept; the rest is refunded.
- Fewer than 15 daysAll payments are nonrefundable, since food, staff, and supplies may already be committed.
Can I move my event to another date?
One request to transfer your deposit to a new date may be considered when you ask at least 30 days before the event. The new date must be within 12 months and is subject to availability.
Moving your date doesn’t erase nonrecoverable expenses already incurred.What if Jus Flava has to cancel?
If we must cancel and can’t offer a new date that works for you, every payment you’ve made will be refunded in full.
What about severe weather or emergencies?
If severe weather, government restrictions, a venue closure, or something else outside anyone’s reasonable control affects your event, we’ll work with you to reschedule rather than cancel. Nonrecoverable expenses may be deducted from a credit or refund.
Your table is waiting
Tell us what
you’re planning.
Three short steps. The examples make it easy to share what Chef DT needs for a personalized quote. Your answers are saved on this device as you go.
Prefer to talk it through?Call or email Chef DT directly: (217) 493-6140 · dbaity28@gmail.com