Coming from a line of chef's in my family, I have grown to not only enjoy food but make it my passion. As a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America here in San Antonio TX., I have experience in plenty of cuisines, including but not limited to Latin, Asian, French, and Mediterranean cuisine. Cooking a delicious meal is more than the ascetics of the plate, but rather the meal in itself. There needs to be love in each dish, making sure that dedication and skill is put into every ingredient.

My family has owned a chain of Tortilla and Tamale Factories through out San Antonio, so my experience has come with plenty of time, having managed a small golf course kitchen, along with opening up my own private chef business called Eating Lovely.

I look forward to working with you, be sure to book your reservation soon!

For me, cooking is...

For me, food is a form of love. There is no measurement of love that can be pour into a dish.

I learned to cook at...

Both my families business, along with my education at The Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio TX.

A cooking secret...

Extra effort and attention to detail.

My menus

Lactose Free Italian Meal

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Angel Hair Pasta Aïoli

Italian Bruschetta

Italian Cannellini Hummus

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Traditional Chop Salad, House Vinaigrette

Italian White Bean Soup

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Seared Lamb, Green Beans Almondine, Garlic Roasted Radishes

Rosemary Balsamic Roasted Chicken (GF)

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Lactose Free Berry Trifle

Dairy Free Creme Brûlée

Latin American Cuisine

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Blue Corn Bean Chalupas

Cheesy corn fritters

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Queso Flameado

Beef Fajita con Chimichurri Sauce

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Braised Beef Cheeks & Sautéed Seasonal Veggies

Chiles en Nogado (a combination of meat, fruit, and vegetables)

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Cuatro Leches

Bunuelos con Crema

Italian Dinner

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Antipasto Bites

Traditional Chop Salad, House Vinaigrette

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Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Pasta (GF)

Fried Calamari along with a zesty herb oil

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Seared Lamb, Caprese Burrata Pasta

Chicken Piccata, Sautéed Peppers, Angel Hair Pasta

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Mint Creme Brûlée & Lemon Short Bread Cookies

Red Wine Poached Pears and Mascarpone

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Chef Amanda's reviews

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18 services

She was amazing! She really took time to explain everything and how she decided on those dishes together. She talked with us the perfect amount and we loved everything course so much!!

Amanda was amazing from start to finish. She kept me up to date even before coming to my home. She worked quietly and efficiently, communicated when the meal would start, and made the dinner interesting. It was our anniversary and she made it so special by playing a simple game but got my husband and I to think about our relationship and each other. It was really sweet. The meal was amazing, she gave a little background into each dish and how she was inspired by each. Chef Amanda made this experience amazing.

What an amazing dining experience. Chef Amanda Marie was booked through the "Take A Chef" site, this was the beginning of great communication and excitement for our new dining experience. Chef Amanda was very detailed in ensuring our menu selection was perfect. Since the booking was fairly las minute, daily emails were sent suggest changes, understand the kitchen layout, and address any dietary concerns. Once Chef arrived, she got right into it. I was welcomed with the smell of fresh herbs, seared lamb, toasted bruschetta. Her buttered baguettes were a huge hit at the table. Chef Amanda worked fast, making sure our dinner was ready at the approved time and she made time to converse with us. I did not realize she placed the cutest table setting on the dining room table, her pink decor reflects not only her beautiful smile but great attention to detail. All menu selections were flavorful and delicious, but I did have a favorite, her poached pears with creama and blood oranges and seared lamb were phenomenal. I absolutely look forward to working with Chef Amanda again.

I decided to try this for my wife and I anniversary. Overall it was amazing! Chef Amanda came early enough to have the first course served at the discuss time. She was engaging, explained the menu and went out of her way to do her own twist on her food. She is an expert in mexican cuisine and even made homemade ice cream that was simply phenomenal. Overall it was a great experience and my wife was pleasantly surprised with the experience and food. I highly recommend this to add spice for a date night!