Chef Chris McBride
Culinary Director & Owner
Chef Chris McBride, founder of Le Cœur Private Dining, brings over two decades of experience spanning both the kitchen and the dining room. With a career shaped in acclaimed restaurants and a distinguished roster of elite clientele, she has been entrusted to design unforgettable private dining experiences for some of the nation’s most discerning families, executives, and tastemakers. Known for discretion, polish, and creativity, Chef McBride believes fine cuisine should never be confined to restaurant walls. Instead, life’s most meaningful celebrations deserve the artistry of a skillfully plated meal—anywhere, for any occasion.
Guided by Michelin-level training and a relentless commitment to hospitality, Chef McBride crafts menus that highlight locally sourced, seasonal ingredients while drawing inspiration from global traditions. Each dish is designed to balance refined technique with a sense of individuality, transforming ingredients into unforgettable dining experiences.
With a global perspective and deep respect for the farm-to-table ethos, Chef McBride’s mission is to cultivate joy through food—honoring the journey of each ingredient while creating moments of connection around the table. Through Le Cœur, she combines precision, warmth, and creativity to deliver private dining experiences that linger long after the final course.
OUR PURVEYORS
Exceptional dining begins with exceptional sourcing.
We partner with a small network of trusted purveyors across Fairfield County and New England to ensure precision, integrity, and consistent quality in every menu.
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Founded in 2017, Custom Meats specializes in whole-animal butchery and pasture-raised sourcing. Animals are broken down in-house and each cut is prepared by hand — ensuring precision and quality from origin to plate.
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Copps Island Oysters is a fourth-generation, family-owned shellfish farm that operates one of the last-standing, traditional oyster farms in the United States. Founded in 1994 by Norm Bloom, Copps Island Oysters has provided a high-quality, consistent, and sustainable product to our customers nationwide for decades. With a fleet of fifteen boats and a dedicated crew, we harvest year-round from the deep, cold, and nutrient-rich waters along the coast of Connecticut.
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Since 1992 Pagano’s Seafood has been providing Connecticut and lower New York with the finest seafood available. It’s no wonder that the most discerning James Beard award-winning chefs, Michelin starred restaurants and the finest country clubs throughout CT rely on Pagano’s for their seafood needs.
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Founded in 1998 by Fred and Stacia Monahan, Stone Gardens Farm began as a small roadside vegetable stand and has grown into a multi-generational farm rooted in community and craftsmanship. What started with seasonal produce has expanded into a thoughtfully integrated operation dedicated to quality and responsible farming.
Today, the farm raises grass-fed beef, pork, and poultry on site — all antibiotic and growth hormone free. Animals are processed through their USDA-approved facility, where each cut is handled with precision and care.
Stone Gardens remains family-run, with deep local ties reflected in both its team and its approach. From pasture to preparation, integrity guides every step.
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Fairfield Cheese Company supports the American cheesemaker, as well as other artisan food producers nationwide and smaller production traditional cheeses worldwide. We forge relationships with small farms, cheesemakers, importers, and distributors to bring you the finest cheese and specialty foods available. Our goal is to curate the best examples of classic European cheeses we can find and the most delicious New World cheeses being made today.
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Altima Caviar has quickly established itself as the purveyor of the world’s most exclusive and sustainable caviar. Altima Caviar’s commitment to quality, sustainability, and ethical sourcing has made Altima Caviar a preferred choice in high-end restaurants, gourmet retail stores, and the most discerning private events.