Cut Different

Private Chef Experiences and Gourmet Meal Prep, Crafted for You

Welcome to Cut Different — where every meal is a moment to savor.

Based in Newport, Rhode Island, Chef Ryan brings fresh, unforgettable dining experiences to your home or event, serving clients from New York City all the way up to Southern Maine.

Whether you're planning an intimate dinner party or looking for personalized weekly meal prep, Chef Ryan curates every dish with creativity, precision, and care.

With nearly 15 years of culinary experience, Ryan’s passion for food shines through in every plate he creates. He’s dedicated his life to serving people who want to sit down and enjoy a fantastic meal. Through years of education, managing kitchens, running restaurants, and catering, Ryan has developed and mastered his craft in the Culinary Arts.

His mission is simple: to make sure every guest is happy, full, and ready for their next unforgettable meal.

Our Services

  • Bring the restaurant experience home.

    Chef Ryan offers a full-service private dining experience, from personalized menu curation to cooking, serving, and even the full kitchen breakdown at the end of the night. Whether it's an intimate dinner party, a celebration, or a special gathering, Ryan handles every detail so you can relax and enjoy the moment. Each menu is tailored to your event, crafted around seasonal ingredients, guest preferences, and the atmosphere you want to create.

  • Delicious, ready-to-enjoy meals without the stress.

    If you’re short on time or tired of wondering what to cook every week, Chef Ryan’s meal prep services are designed just for you. Available for clients local to Rhode Island, Ryan will create a customized weekly meal plan based on your tastes, preferences, and lifestyle; then handle all the prepping so your fridge is stocked with fresh, flavorful meals. Healthy, comforting, or gourmet; whatever you need, it’s ready when you are.

  • Nutrition meets flavor: meal plans built for your goals.

    Following a program from a trainer? Trying to eat healthier? Need meals that fit your busy life? Chef Ryan crafts fully personalized meal plans designed to meet your health goals without sacrificing taste. Each plan includes easy-to-follow meals, tailored to your dietary needs, preferences, and schedule, so you can stay consistent and excited about what’s on your plate. Cooking healthy at home has never been easier.

  • "Cut Different was the best personal chef to work with. He was responsive, the food was AMAZING, the quality was unbelievable, he made the night absolutely perfect. We will definitely be using him again! It was an awesome experience"

    Melissa G.

  • "My experience with Cut-Different was amazing. He was able do deliver a truly high quality meal experience to about 12 of my guests. All while maintaining a really fun, yet professional, fine dining atmosphere. I will absolutely be hiring this chef again when the occasion arises. Thanks again for your amazing work!!"

    Jim C.

  • "Chef Ryan exceeded our expectations for my mom’s 60th/ NYE private dinner! He was responsive the entire process, came early to prep and overall was a pleasure to be around. Not to mention his food was out of this world. 10/10 would call Chef Ryan for any event we have moving forward and recommend him to everyone!"

    Chelsea M.

  • "We could not have been happier with our experience with Chef Ryan! Everything from coordinating the menu to the meal was outstanding. Ryan was awesome to deal with and prepared an amazing special occasion family dinner that we were all blown away by. Hope to have another opportunity to work with him again and will unequivocally recommend him to family and friends."

    Richard G.

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