I began my culinary journey with an apprenticeship in Seattle; I started to focus instantly on becoming a private chef and boutique caterer. What drew me to this part of the culinary field is the relationship that develops between the chef and the client. I relish the opportunity to customize the experience for every client and every event. To put it simply, I have a passion for food and this is a great way to share it.

I am a classically trained chef, educated at The Culinary Institute of America, now living in Gig Harbor, Washington. I have had the pleasure to spend time in some of the finest kitchens on the West Coast such as The French Laundry in the Napa Valley and The Rainier Club in Seattle. I have also had the opportunity to manage one of the largest catering kitchens in the South Sound for two years. I’m now applying my education, enthusiasm, and experience to provide my clients with honest local, fresh and sustainable cuisine.

Education
-Culinary Institute of America / Greystone, St. Helena, CA
Associate of Occupational Studies in Culinary Arts; Earned Katherine
Angell Academic Award for Highest GPA and the instructor-nominated
CIA Greystone Culinary Award for best overall culinary performance.

Fine Dining Restaurants / Wineries / Catering
- The French Laundry, Yountville, CA - www.frenchlaundry.com
- Panevino: Food for Wine, St. Helena, CA - www.panevino-napa.com
- Peju Province Winery, Rutherford, CA - www.peju.com

Private Chef Work and Boutique Catering
- Jaffe Family Estates, St. Helena, CA
- Citron Family Estates, St. Helena, CA
- Private Family Events, Napa Valley, CA
- Boutique Artisan Catering, Puget Sound Region, WA
- Private Chef Services for exclusive families, The Highlands, Shoreline, WA and Bellevue, WA

Other
- Culinary Communion, Seattle, WA
- Gypsy Underground Supper Club, Seattle, WA
- Tacoma Farmers Market Chef Demos 2010, Tacoma, WA
- Bella Kitchen Essentials Cooking Class Instructor, Gig Harbor, WA

Stages and Special Events
- Gig Harbor Wine and Food Festival Guest Presenter, August 2011
- Filming of “G Word” for Planet Green/Discovery Channel
- Worlds of Flavor Conference: Rise of Asia; assisted Chef Ian Kittichai of Kittichai, New York, NY
- Rainier Club; one month stage, Chef Bill Morris, Seattle, WA
- Opal; One-week stage Chef Tyler Hefford-Anderson, Seattle, WA
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Benefit; supported Chef Dana Cree in pastry, Seattle, WA