The Culinistas

The Culinistas, a Manhattan-based food prep service, is sending its team of chefs out to the Hamptons for the summer. A good thing, because for those going east to get away from it all, “all” might include cooking. The membership service does catering for parties, events, and anyone entertaining friends or family. It does everything from stock the fridge and prepare nutritious baby food for the freezer to help you plan a backyard soiree for a bunch of friends. Here’s how it works: The team will design a menu; a chef will do the shopping (they lean heavily on local farm stands like Bhumi Farms, Mecox Bay Dairy, and Serene Green), cook, serve, and handle cleanup. If you’re planning a larger gathering, the team is happy to help coordinate rentals, waitstaff, etc. Plus, the Culinistas have a new partnership with Casamigos that involves deliveries of beautifully made, ready-to-eat ceviche and tequila for those dreamy summer BBQs.