About the Chef

Chef Ryan Lory

Private chef & caterer in New York and New Jersey · Former chef-owner of Ardyn, West Village

From the West Village to your dining room.

Ryan Lory cooks deliciously simple food with serious technique. His style sits at the front of New American cuisine: regionally sourced produce, fish, and meat, seasonal menus, and a respect for the ingredient that turns every plate into something worth remembering.

His restaurant, Ardyn, opened in New York’s West Village and earned a Full Plate from the Michelin Guide within six months. When the pandemic closed its doors just after its first anniversary, Ryan brought the same kitchen into private homes. Today he is a private chef and caterer for dinner parties, celebrations and events across New York and New Jersey, as well as Connecticut and the Hamptons.

Ardyn, West VillageChef-Owner
Michelin GuideFull Plate
Food NetworkChopped & Beat Bobby Flay
D’Artagnan Cassoulet2018 Champion

How Ryan Cooks

From land & sea to your table.

Keeping the integrity of the ingredient while creating art on a plate is Ryan’s true calling. Much of the fish on his menus he catches himself off the Northeast coast, the produce comes from local farms, and every menu is written around the season and your guests.

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Good to Know

Questions, answered.

How do you handle dietary restrictions?

Ryan works directly with you to build a menu that every guest can enjoy. He is happy to work around any and all dietary restrictions and allergies to create a safe, comfortable experience.

Will you work with my event planner?

Absolutely. Ryan works with event planners all the time. A great team makes for an amazing event.

How is pricing determined?

Every event is different. Pricing depends on the format, guest count, and menu. Share your details and Ryan will put together a proposal for you.

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Let’s plan your event.

Tell us the date, the guest count, and the occasion. Ryan will build the menu from there.

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