Chef Christina Baines

Private Chef In Houston

I was born with a passion for food. Natural talent was nurtured in my grandmother’s kitchen. I went on the refine my skills at SanJac Community College Culinary Program. My desire is to create an environment that conveys love through food. I love sourcing ingredients from local farmers and vendors to create a special experience for my clients. My motto is Love.Eat.Repeat.

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is a love language.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook in my grandmother’s kitchen. She passed down the beloved creole recipes. I also attended SanJac Community College Culinary School.

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is thoughtful sourcing of quality ingredients.

My menus

Brunch Menu

STARTER

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Mini Pancake Stacks

Scratch Made Buttermilk Biscuits

Brioche French Toast

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Grits Bar - Smoked Gouda Grits & Sharp Cheddar Grits

Choose 2 Toppings - Shrimp Creole, Oxtails, Chopped Brisket, Braised Short Rib or Smothered Chicken

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Skillet Potatoes

Egg Casserole Bake

Sweet Potato Hash

Granola Parfait

DESSERT

All inclusive

Fruit Assortment

Italian Vegetarian Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

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Caprese Salad

Brushetta Bread

MAIN COURSE

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Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Manicotti w/ Marinara Sauce

Cauliflower Parmesan, Zucchini Noodles

DESSERT

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Fruit Tart

Cheesecake topped with Candied Figs & Raspberries

Tasting Menu

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Seared Scallop, Corn Medley, Parsnip Puree

Mini Crab Cake, Remoulade Sauce

FIRST COURSE

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CLASSIC WEDGE

Mixed Greens, Toasted Pecans, Cranberries, Blue Cheese & Champagne Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Asian Style Beef Rib, Sticky Rice Cake, Roasted Broccolini

Pan Seared Duck Breast, Skillet Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables

Herb Lamb Chops, Parmesan Risotto, Braised Carrots

DESSERT

All inclusive

Bread Pudding w/ Rum Sauce

Cheesecake topped with Candied Figs & Raspberries

Celiac Friendly Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

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CLASSIC WEDGE

Warm Kale Salad, Butternut Squash, Maple Bacon Bits

MAIN COURSE

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Pan Seared Ribeye, Scalloped Potatoes, Roasted Broccolini

Braised Lamb Shank, Whipped Sweet Potatoes, Roasted Vegetables

Blackened Redfish, Lump Crab Butter Sauce, Sautéed Spinach

DESSERT

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Lemon Bar w Almond Flour Crust

Gluten-free Chocolate Cake & Strawberries

Mexican Cuisine

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All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

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Cucumber, Tomato & Avocado Salad

Mexican Street Corn Salad

MAIN COURSE

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Seafood Paella

Chipotle Pork Chop, Cilantro Lime Rice & Mango Salsa

DESSERT

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Caramel Apple Empanadas

Key Lime Pie

Mediterranean Dinner

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

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Tomato & Cucumber Salad

Greek Salad

MAIN COURSE

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Chicken Thighs, Lemon Rice & Roasted Vegetables

Lamb Chops & Spinach Rice

DESSERT

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Baked Pears with Sweet Cream and Pistachios

Baklava

Italian Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

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Mixed Green Salad w/ Toasted Pecans, Cranberries, Bleu Cheese & Champagne Vinaigrette

Beet Salad w/ Arugula, Walmuts, Goat Cheese & Balsamic Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Braised Lamb Shank, Parmesan Risotto & Roasted Asparagus

Lobster Capellini

Tuscan Chicken, Spinach & Mashed Potatoes

DESSERT

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Strawberry Cheesecake

Lemon Pound Cake w/ Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Seafood Celebration

STARTER

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FIRST COURSE

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Heirloom Tomato Salad drizzled with Pesto

Mixed Green Salad w/ Toasted Pecans, Bleu Cheese, Cranberries and Champagne Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

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Blackened Catfish w/ Crawfish Dressing & Greens

Lemon Pepper Sockeye Salmon with Parsnip Purée & Charred Broccolini

DESSERT

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Bourbon Poached Peaches w/ Cookie Crumble & Whipped Cream

Bread Pudding w/ Rum Sauce

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Chef Christina's reviews

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40 services

She was absolutely fantastic, very professional, engaging and an overall pleasure to work with. She made my guests feel very comfortable and the food presentation and taste was impeccable. I would definitely recommend her with the highest possible rating. Thank you so much.

We had a wonderful experience with Chef Christina Baines and would love to work with her again for our future special occasion events.

Great menu and awesome service

Absolutely amazing experience! We definitely will use her again.

Chef Chrissy was great! Her menu samples were unique. She is very organized, responsive, and professional. She came with her own plates and silverware and even brought us roses for our anniversary. Highly recommend

Chef Christina Barnes was amazing! She made my family feel very special. Was a pivotal piece to my girlfriends birthday. They were on time, made everyone feel at home and made some great dishes. 10/10 recommend!

Chrissy did a fabulous job, and I would definitely use her again.

Chef Chrissy and her team were fantastic! They were attentive, provided excellent service, and the food was incredible. Would 10/10 recommend and use again!

Brought a great energy to our dinner. First time using a private chef and it is something we are looking forward to doing again.

Chef Chrissy is amazing, a wonderful chef and sweet person. It was a treat to have her and all the guests enjoyed their time. She worked quickly and cleaned up everything. Loved the food was well.

Chef Chrissy was incredible! She created an amazing menu, the food was spectacular and she was so sweet and kind! I cannot speak more highly of the great experience we had and how she made our ladies night perfect!

It was a nice experience for both my wife and I. We did really enjoy our meal and chef Chrissy was very friendly, understanding and professional.