Martin Gjurashaj in a white shirt at the bar

Martin Gjurashaj · Private Event Captain · New York

Command the room.
Elevate the table.

A high-end captain and event server for private dinners, special events, and personal-chef dining at private residences — built on more than 20 years inside New York steakhouses and Italian dining rooms.

Service Engagements

Defined roles. One uncompromising standard.

Every engagement is discussed directly with Martin and shaped around the room, the host, and the level of service required.

Engagement 01

Private Dining & Personal Chef Events

A captain for private residences, penthouses, estates, and private venues — working alongside the host's personal or private chef so every course lands right.

  • Pre-service table and room review
  • Course pacing in step with the chef
  • Tableside presentation and closeout
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Engagement 02

Executive & Corporate Dining

Discreet, polished service for leadership dinners, client entertainment, and private business occasions.

  • Professional guest-facing presence
  • Quiet coordination with kitchen and host
  • Steakhouse-level timing and standards
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Engagement 03

Weddings, Anniversaries & Celebrations

Captain-led service for weddings, anniversaries, milestone birthdays, and holiday gatherings in homes, estates, and private venues.

  • Run-of-show with the host and caterer
  • Guest flow, toasts, and course timing
  • Calm, polished presence from first arrival to last
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The Standard

Service is not a script. It is command.

Pacing over rushing

A serious table should never feel hurried or forgotten. Martin reads the room, controls the sequence, and keeps every course moving with purpose.

Discretion over performance

The best service is present without becoming the event. Business, family, and private conversation remain with the table.

Preparation over improvisation

Room setup, guest expectations, menu flow, and service details are addressed before the first chair is pulled.

The Pedigree

20+ years on the floor.

From Midtown steakhouses to Westchester Italian rooms and South Florida — high-volume, exacting, and always guest-focused.

Rino's Restaurant

East Boca Raton, FL

2025–2026

Chazz Palminteri Italian Restaurant

White Plains, NY

2022–2024

Empire Steakhouse

Manhattan, NY

2020–2024

Benjamin's Steakhouse

Hartsdale, NY

2019–2023

Valbella Ristorante

Greenwich, CT & Midtown Manhattan

Dates on request

The Code.

Room Command

Pacing, presence, and a floor that runs like clockwork.

Steakhouse Mastery

Cuts, temperatures, pairings, and tableside polish.

Discretion

Trusted around the tables where serious business gets done.

Old-School Standard

White-glove service with real New York warmth.

Private inquiries

Your table.
His standard.

For private dinners, executive events, and special celebrations, speak with Martin directly about the date, guest count, location, and service needs.