Blu Aubergine is a small, and therefore agile, culinary company founded in Rome, Italy in 2002 by Chef Dana Klitzberg. We specialize in private chef work, catering, private cooking classes, culinary consulting, and food and travel writing. We develop bespoke menus and enjoy creating memorable occasions for families, friends, and work colleagues all over the NY metro area, the Princeton NJ suburbs, in South Florida, and overseas in Italy and beyond.
7 customer reviews
Lori Gillick
Catering
I was lucky enough to find Blu Aubergine on Bark! Chef Dana did ann amazing job helping to plan the perfect menu for my party. Dana and her staff were exceptional! From the moment they walked in the door they made everything magical! The food was beautiful and delicious and the service was so sweet, kind and professional! They completely took over my kitchen like it was theirs. Making it possible for me to do nothing except enjoy my own party! I would 100 percent recommend their service! I plan to use them again myself for sure! Thank you Dana and staff for spending your Forth of July with me and my family and friends! We loved having you feed us! More...
Reply from Blu Aubergine
Thanks Lori! We had a blast cooking for you and your group, and look forward to the next event!
Gail Meyer
5 Stars are just not enough to express how highly I recommend Chef Dana at Blu Aubergine. Our chef retired after many years and I needed someone to cook a five-course sit-down dinner for 25 on Christmas Day. Dana was the perfect choice. She presented a wide variety of menu options but also provided excellent guidance on choices. Her pass-around hors d’oeuvres were fabulous. Every course of the meal was cooked/prepared to perfection and my guests raved about the food. Importantly, Dana is very professional, was extremely organized in the kitchen and worked seamlessly with waitstaff. The presentation of each course was as beautiful as the food was delicious. We were very fortunate to find Dana and hope she will be at our home for many Christmases to come! More...
Reply from Blu Aubergine
Thank you Gail! It was wonderful collaborating with you, and thank you for entrusting your big holiday meal to Blu Aubergine. Hope to cook for you again soon!
Tara S
Catering
Dana and her staff at Blu Aubergine were just downright amazing. She catered our 40th anniversary party for about 70 people. Dana provided many options to choose from and designed a delicious, INCREDIBLE menu, considering all food preferences and restrictions. Guests raved about the food, and couldn't believe it was cooked fresh in our kitchen! If you're searching for a caterer that will provide the highest quality truly GOURMET food at a reasonable price, look no further than Blu Aubergine! More...
Reply from Blu Aubergine
Thanks Tara! We had a great time catering your party with your fun family and friends. Hope to work together again soon!
Helen Shik
Catering
blu aubergine catered our son's wedding in NYC. Everything was outstanding-- from the first call with Dana, she was warm, engaged and excited to work with us. The menu she developed was Mediterranean-influenced. Everything was delish, presentation was beautiful on colorful platters. Her staff was outstanding-- attentive to the bride and groom and parents. Bar tenders were great too-- we served two specialty cocktails. The food was plentiful and creatively presented. I would highly recommend Dana and her team. Our guests raved about the food and service. More...
Reply from Blu Aubergine
Helen, it was a pleasure from start to finish working with you and your son and daughter-in-law. One of the benefits of my work is being a bystander for momentous life events and witnessing your kids' wedding made our collective day! Hope to work with you again some time.
Susan Benton
Catering
Dana was a joy to work with…most importantly her food was absolutely delicious..all made with the freshest ingredients…she was professional and responsive…I would highly recommend her and I am already planning a future event with her…
Priscilla Hill Ardoin
Catering
Dana of Blu Aubergine was extemely easy to work with —very professional, listened to my ideas and the atmosphere I wanted to create, shared ideas on how to create a great evening. Our dinner party was wonderful in every respect and Dana, Nicky and staff made this possible. I am grateful and look and highly recommend their services. More...
Reply from Blu Aubergine
Thank you, Priscilla. It was a pleasure working with you and your family and friends!
Patti Frullo
Catering
Dana was responsive to any and all of my questions and concerns, and everything she made for our bridal shower was enjoyed very much.
Reply from Blu Aubergine
Thanks Patti, it was a pleasure working with you!
What’s your signature dish?
I love working with fresh seafood, authentic homemade pastas, anything containing eggplant, and anything chocolate!
What do you love most about your job?
Making people deliriously happy, and bringing family and friends together at the table.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I come from a family of entrepreneurs. Also, living as a foreigner in Europe is hard to maneuver, working for other people!
Why should our clients choose you?
Not only do I have several decades of experience, but I was previously on the client side as a publicist and event planner, so I "get it". Also, I'm a people person and pretty much get along with everyone. And most importantly, if I may brag for a minute: my delicious food speaks for itself!
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Besides being triple vaxxed and following all protocols, I've personally been very careful, with a young child at home and older parents.
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