Private Chef Binta Diallo

About Me

I’m Chef Bee, a culinary artist with a passion for bridging cultures through food. Growing up in a Fulani community in Brooklyn, I developed a deep connection to the flavors of the African, Caribbean, and Southern traditions that shape my craft. Through withBee LLC, I create vibrant dining experiences, offer cooking classes, and share my signature spice line to celebrate the rich heritage of the Black diaspora. For me, food is more than nourishment—it’s a way to connect, heal, and tell stories worth sharing.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is my way of honoring heritage and blending African, Caribbean, and Southern flavors to create meaningful dishes that bring people together.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook from my aunts in Guinea, became my mom’s sous chef at 11, and refined my skills through years working in a supermarket.

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is using the best quality ingredients and my proprietary spice blends. I know how to build layers of flavor for unforgettable