Chef founder of Good Shayste Hospitality Group
Italian terrace vineyard dining
Chef founder of Good Shayste Hospitality Group
Italian terrace vineyard dining

Chef · Creator · Storyteller

Chef Shay


Good Shayste Hospitality Group was born from a belief that food is more than sustenance; it is ritual, memory, and community. Rooted in Island Lake, IL, Chef Shay brings years of scratch made culinary craft and a quiet-luxury sensibility to every plate, from intimate private dinners to curated weekly meal experiences that transform ordinary evenings into something worth gathering for. This is not meal prep. This is a movement toward intentional dining, one table at a time.

Island Lake, IL & Surrounding Lake County Communities

What Good Shayste Has

On The Table


Bowls of pasta with grilled chicken, grated cheese, and green sauce on a wooden table

Elevated Weeknight Meal Prep

A behind-the-scenes look at our weekly prep process.

Grilled steak with seasoned asparagus on a red plate

Private Dining: An Intimate Table

Hosting a curated private dinner experience in Lake County.

Rice bowl with glazed grilled meat and chopped green onions in a red bowl

The Philosophy of Good Shayste

What intentional dining means to us and our community.

The Movement

Join Our Table

Exclusive recipes, early menu access, and lifestyle updates.

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Service Area

Island Lake, IL & Surrounding Chicagoland Communities

Good Shayste Hospitality Group
Island Lake, IL 60042

We respond to all inquiries within 24-48 hours.

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