Curated Tasting Events & Fine Dining

FINE DINING REDEFINED

Culinary Excellence.
Refreshingly Unpretentious.

At Cru Dining we pride ourselves on making upscale dining adventures not only delicious, but also authentically unpretentious. As a team of seasoned industry professionals, we strike a balance between our culinary craft in the kitchen and a genuinely enlivening experience at your tasting table. We are redefining fine dining beyond the brick-and-mortar, serving the greater Baltimore area and beyond.

As classically trained chefs, we live to usher the nuanced flavor, artful presentation and deluxe service of the top restaurants right into your home or office. Chef Cory Waddell can be found obsessively focused on crafting immaculate, cohesive courses behind the scenes. Her partner in culinary high adventure Chef Tom Viola attends to every detail at the table, regaling you and your guests with his amiable presence and extensive knowledge.

Looking to host a truly bespoke event that celebrates the people who matter most in your life? Sit back, relax and let us orchestrate all the details for the ultimate epicurean excursion.

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A TRULY BESPOKE OCCASION

Sit Back and Relax.
We’ve Got Every Detail.

Hosting an unforgettable dining experience for your special occasion requires meticulous planning and flawless execution – especially for those who appreciate the nuances of fine dining. Even if you love cooking or hosting or both, the extensive logistics and craft of orchestrating a seamless culinary experience can be daunting and utterly exhausting!

From custom menu creation to wine or cocktail pairings, culinary execution to visually stunning presentation, engaging service that delights your guests and of course, delicious dishes – oh and don’t forget sourcing the finest ingredients, perfectly planned pacing, and clean up, we’ve got you.

We’re here to handle every last detail so you can shine as host and enjoy the experience right alongside your delighted guests.

We are a great fit for your next in-home or office special event, if you:

SEEK A GOURMET EXPERIENCE

You want a sophisticated, restaurant-quality dining experience at home without the hassle.

Desire Stress-Free Event Planning

You find organizing a special dining event overwhelming and prefer to leave it to the experts.

Prefer Relaxation and EnjoymenT

You want to fully enjoy your event without the stress or the time it takes for planning, cooking, serving, and coordinating the timing of a multi-course meal.

Value Presentation and Ambiance

You want to create an elegant and cohesive dining atmosphere that matches the quality of the food.

Need to Accommodate Dietary Restrictions

You have guests with diverse dietary needs and preferences that need professional handling.

Crave Unique + Creative Menus

You want a personalized, unique, and cohesive multi-course menu that goes beyond typical offerings.

Wish to Impress Guests

You want to impress your guests with a sophisticated and professional dining experience.

Celebrate Special Occasions

You seek to make events like anniversaries, birthdays, or milestones extraordinary and unforgettable.

Find Wine or Cocktail Pairing Daunting

You need help selecting and pairing just the right wines or cocktails with each course.

Desire Personalized + High-Quality Service

You want a tailored experience that caters to personal tastes and preferences, with high-quality, fresh, and unique ingredients.

Prefer Relaxation + Enjoyment

You want to fully enjoy your event without the stress of cooking, serving, and coordinating the timing of a multi-course meal.

Aim for Memorable Moments

You want to create standout moments that will be cherished and remembered by guests.

HOST YOUR NEXT EVENT WITH CRU

THE ULTIMATE EPICUREAN ADVENTURE

Culinary Passion and Expertise. Curated Just For You.

Tasting Experiences
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Delight in our curated tasting dinners, cocktail hours, wine tastings, and tapas-style parties, perfect for creating memorable culinary journeys in the comfort of your home. Celebrate your guests at your next special event in style.

Corporate Lunches AND Office PartieS

Elevate your business meetings with our gourmet corporate lunches and client dinners, designed to impress and indulge your guests. We’ve got you covered on every detail so you can focus on the people you work with.

Special Event
‍AND Holiday Catering

Make your special events and holidays unforgettable with our bespoke catering services, offering exquisite menus and flawless execution.

Private Cooking Classes

Learn the art of fine dining with our private cooking classes, tailored to your skill level and culinary interests.

Gourmet Weekly Meals
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Enjoy delicious, chef-prepared meals delivered to your door weekly, providing convenience without compromising on quality and taste.

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THE PUDDING

An epicurean occasion to be remembered!

Hear what our clients have to say about their enviable experience with Cru Dining.

"I would highly recommend cooking made Weasey for your next dinner party. Cory and Tom prepared a delicious 6 course meal and paired it with yummy drinks. The pasta and popovers were cooked to perfection. The scallops were so fresh and had a perfect sear. They took all dietary restrictions and allergies into consideration when planning, and prepared dishes which everyone enjoyed. The presentation of the masterfully cooked tomahawk steak was the star of the show. They brought everything they needed and left the kitchen cleaner than the found it. Don’t hesitate, book Cooking Made Weasey now!"

Nick

"We enjoyed an AMAZING private dinner at a friends house, compliments of Cooking Made Weasey‼️ We chose to have tapas (small plates) with wine pairings 🍽🍷. The food was out of this world AWESOME!!! 🙌🏽 (pics don’t do it justice!) Cory & Tom provide an amazing professional private dining experience!! WAY BETTER than restaurant food & Tom’s knowledge of the wine pairings was VERY impressive! One of the best parts (besides the mouth watering food)? You literally DO NOTHING except eat, drink & THOROUGHLY ENJOY the experience!! They bring everything down to every dish, glass & silverware! So NO cleanup! 👏🏽👏🏽 They discuss the menu & wine pairings (if you so chose) prior to the event. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND contacting them for a fun night with some friends in the comfort of your own home! We can’t wait to do it again!"

"Cooking Made Weasey made our thanksgiving day meal and it was amazing!!! Can’t recommend Cory enough. Everything was labelled and included directions which made it a breeze. We will definitely be using this company again for our next event and all holiday meals. Instead of stressing and running out to the store a number of times, call Cory! Very reasonably priced and delicious! Thank you Cooking Made Weasey!!"

"BIG Thanks to Cooking Made Weasey for making my sisters 70th so special. Every dish served was off the charts delish!! We had a wonderful dinner for 4 and are always blown away by the delectable choices (this is the 3rd time we’ve indulged!) and superior presentation 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Ohhh the popovers 😋😋 Can’t wait to see you guys again yes, we know you’ll travel 😂😂 LOVED IT"

"The team of Cory, Tom, and Mike from “Cooking Made Weasey” was fantastic at a family dinner event at our home. Not only was the food prepared by Cory and Tom top notch, the level of service and friendliness made the evening so special. And we would be remiss if we did not mention the drinks prepared by Tom. He had specialty crushes at the ready and could make any other libation you wished. The team came fully prepared to cater our entertainment needs, including the clean up! Just lightsout good. We strongly recommend “Cooking Made Weasey” if you want to make your next inhome event a memorable one."

"I can’t recommend Cory and Tom enough! We had a small dinner for five to celebrate and the food was beyond our wildest dreams. Careful thought was put into each course and mocktail served. Each course had seasonal flavors and was better than the last. They are also clean and efficient with setting up and breaking down. It’s almost like they were never there. Thank you both for cooking a delicious dinner! Can’t wait to have you back to cook another delicious dinner!"

"I held a private dinner party for 6 that had a LOT of special/dietary restrictions and the "Weasey" Team were sooooo accommodating! The food was amazing and TBH those mocktails delish! Because my guests were at my home for a business retreat and we were hitting the beach the next day i had ZERO time to prep for the beach and had Cory make us a fabulous "Picnic lunch" to take with us to the beach. Pretty sure all of Bethany was side eyeing our fab beach meal! Can't wait to have an excuse to hire them again!"

"Cory and Tom took my husband's birthday celebration to a whole new level. They have spoiled us from simply dining out for special occasions with the personalized dining experience and treatment Cooking Made Weasey provided.Each plate served was somehow more delicious than it was beautiful. The wine pairings were in step with each dish. While we had more than our fill of food and drink, we were sad to have the magical evening end!Additionally, with the pandemic, we have been hesitant to eat out or have people in our home. However, Cory and Tom were consummate professionals the entire time and assuaged any concerns we may have had with their actions the entire evening.10/10 would recommend and would book again. In fact, we already did for my birthday."

WORK WITH US

Cru Dining Image Chef Cory Waddell  and Chef Tom Viola

CHEF CORY AND CHEF TOM

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ABOUT THE FOUNDERS

Chef Cory Waddell and Chef Tom Viola

Pursuing their passion for the culinary arts as undergrads, Chefs Cory and Tom met at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America and became fast friends, and kept in touch while exploring successful careers in the fine dining industry post-graduation. Cory found her talents well received in the disciplined kitchens of Baltimore working under the tutelage of high-caliber chefs, while Tom discovered his talents tableside in Chicago and DC. Engaging guests with his chef’s expertise paired beautifully with his natural hospitality and impeccable service execution.

As the pandemic took its toll on restaurants, Cory pivoted into private chef gigs and cooking classes to overnight success, and quickly realized she couldn’t deliver the fullest caliber of a complete dining experience on her own. Tom was perfectly poised to join the team, and the results were astounding. Together, they could execute the most exquisite experiences for clients, and quickly became the envy of Baltimore area fine diners, seeking to bring an unforgettable experience into their home.

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CURATED TASTING EVENTS AND IN-HOME FINE DINING

A Complete Culinary Experience for Any Occasion