On the Market: Seven Homes with Catering and Prep Kitchens Equipped for Holiday Entertaining

By Grace Cassidy With the holiday season in full swing, households across the country are planning to host end-of-year festivities with family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors. These seven homes feature incredible catering kitchens—either within the home itself or in the condo building—all equipped for maximum entertaining. California 24255 Bridle Trail Road, Hidden Hills, Calif. | $39,995,000 This expansive Hidden Hills estate was designed with entertaining in mind. Sited on nearly three acres of private land, the 20,000-square-foot, seven-bedroom mansion features both a chef’s kitchen and a fully equipped catering kitchen. Residents and their guests will enjoy grabbing a bottle from the glass-encased refrigerated wine room before heading to one of the many gathering spaces that the home provides. Unwind in the movie theater with upholstered walls, two-lane bowling alley, or the gym with steam and sauna. The outdoor living area—complete with a pool and spa, barbecue center, and two covered patios—make it easy to bask in the year-round Southern California weather. 24105 Hidden Ridge Road, Hidden Hills, Calif. | $32,900,000 This 21,670-square-foot, six-bedroom retreat in Hidden Hills, Calif., on 1.77 acres of lush and private landscaping, includes both a chef’s kitchen complete with Wolf and SubZero appliances and a second catering kitchen with dual walk-in pantries. The magnificent home boasts a grand entrance with a 12-foot custom glass pivot door, three-level floating staircase, temperature-controlled wine room, floor-to-ceiling marble bar, home theater, private gym, and a two-lane bowling alley. Enjoy spending time outdoors where one will find a zero-edge infinity pool and spa, two stone fireplaces, three covered patios, and a full outdoor kitchen. 410 Trousdale Place, Beverly Hills, Calif. | $68,000,000 Located in Trousdale and featuring endless views of the entire Los Angeles Basin, this magnificent, futuristic property spans 18,000 square feet in size on just shy of 2 acres. Residents will feel like they’re living in a James Bond or Batman movie with the estate’s industrial elements, walls of glass that disappear into the ground and open to the outdoor living area, and seemingly endless amenities. Features include a home theater, bar, gym, elevator, wine cellar, and a separate apartment for long-term guests or live-in staff. A chef’s kitchen is found among the open floor plan, while a stainless-steel-clad catering kitchen is perfect for whipping up intricate meals for the whole family. New York City 15 E. 30th Street, PH 60A, NoMad, New York, NY | $25,000,000 Spanning over 5,000 square feet in size with five bedrooms and five and one-half bathrooms, this NoMad penthouse is a comfortable place to host holidays with loved ones. The home features 23-foot double-height ceilings, a generous outdoor terrace, and a custom kitchen with Calacatta marble countertops, Gaggenau appliances, double ovens, and a wine refrigerator. If the kitchen doesn’t have quite enough space to accommodate large gatherings, residents can use the building’s catering kitchen. Other building amenities include a 75-foot lap pool, roof garden, private lounge and bar, 14-seat dining room, exercise room, yoga room, golf simulator, and a children’s playroom. 277 5th Avenue, PH 53, NoMad, New York, NY | $15,000,000 Entertainers will appreciate this Fifth Avenue penthouse’s expansive open floor plan, which allows for easy transitions between relaxing in the living room, cooking in the kitchen, and conversations between loved ones in either space. Generous floor-to-ceiling windows allow for endless city views including the Empire State Building and both the East and Hudson Rivers. The chef’s kitchen showcases a full suite of Miele appliances, Calacatta polished marble slabs, and a waterfall edge island. Residents enjoy access to a generous amenity space, which features a furnished terrace, full-service staff, library lounge, fitness center, and a private dining room with a catering kitchen if you want to have a large gathering. Florida 6300 SE Moss Ridge Point, Hobe Sound, Fla . | $2,840,000 Spanning 3,795 square feet on over half an acre of land in Florida’s beautiful Treasure Coast, this four-bedroom home showcases both a generous chef’s kitchen near the living space as well as a separate catering kitchen. Sliding doors lead to the outdoor space with a covered patio and pool. Homeowners also enjoy community access to a golf course, tennis club, fitness center, spa, and restaurant. 1180 N Federal Highway, 1606, Bal Harbour, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. | $5,490,000 Located in beautiful Fort Lauderdale, this 4,520-square-foot condo features both an expansive chef’s kitchen with Wolf and SubZero appliances, plus a hidden prep kitchen. Enjoy hosting family, friends, and loved ones with a generous dining room, two private terraces, bar, and spacious living room. The luxurious primary suite is complete with a spacious bathroom and custom closets for ultimate privacy.