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

Seafood Lover's Menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Crab Cake, Remoulade Sauce

Seared Scallops, Spicy Corn Medley, Sweet Corn Purée

Lobster Bisque

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Classic Wedge

Caesar Salad, Sourdough Croutons

Strawberry Fields Salad, Raspberry Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Blacked Red Snapper, Ponchartrain Sauce, Dirty Rice, Sautéed Spinach

Lemon Butter Cod, Parsnip Puree, Roasted Asparagus

Cajun Lemon Pepper Salmon, Dill Potatoes, Charred Broccolini

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Bread Pudding, Rum Sauce

Cheesecake Mousse, Fresh Berries, Cookie Crumble

Berry and Lemon Curd Puff Pastry

Chef's Tasting Menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Seared Scallops, Spicy Corn Medley, Sweet Corn Purée

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, Sourdough Croutons, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Crème Fraîche

Mixed Green Salad, Roasted Carrots, Pickled Radishes, Tomatoes, Feta, Cranberries, Champagne Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Herb Crusted Lamb Chops, Truffle Cheddar Risotto, Honey Glazed Carrots

Beef Tenderloin in Red Wine Sauce, Smoked Cheddar Potato Cake, Broccolini

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate Mousse

Bread Pudding, Rum Soaked Peaches, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Expanded Brunch Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Assorted Fruit Platter

FIRST COURSE

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Classic Eggs Benedict

Crab Cake Benedict

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Braised Beef Ribs, Chipotle Gouda Grits, Collard Greens

Herb Crusted Lamb Chops, Smoked Cheddar Grits, Grilled Vegetables

New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp, Grits, Arugula & Endive Salad

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Cheesecake Mousse Parfait

Strawberry Bread Pudding

Blueberry Lemon Scone

Brunch Menu

STARTER

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Scratch Made Buttermilk Biscuits

Frech Toast

Waffles: Buttermilk, Sweet Potato or Red Velvet

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Scrambled Eggs

Loaded Egg Bake

Individual Quiche

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Protein: Fried Catfish, Candied Bacon, or Chicken Andouille Sausage

Sides: Smoked Cheddar Grits or Breakfast Potatoes

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Cheesecake Mousse Parfait

Assorted Fruit

3 Course Dinner Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Mixed Green Salad, Toasted Pecans, Cranberries, Blue Cheese, Champagne Vinaigrette

Classic Caesar Salad

Chopped Salad, Italian Dressing

MAIN COURSE

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Tuscan Chicken, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach

Blackened Chicken Alfredo & Fettuccine Pasta

3-Cheese Stuffed Pasta Sheets, Italian Sausage

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Cheesecake Mousse, Cookie Crumble, Fresh Berries

Berry and Lemon Curd Puff Pastry

Fruit Tart

Seafood Lover's Menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Crab Cake, Remoulade Sauce

Seared Scallops, Spicy Corn Medley, Sweet Corn Purée

Lobster Bisque

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Classic Wedge

Caesar Salad, Sourdough Croutons

Strawberry Fields Salad, Raspberry Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Blacked Red Snapper, Ponchartrain Sauce, Dirty Rice, Sautéed Spinach

Lemon Butter Cod, Parsnip Puree, Roasted Asparagus

Cajun Lemon Pepper Salmon, Dill Potatoes, Charred Broccolini

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Bread Pudding, Rum Sauce

Cheesecake Mousse, Fresh Berries, Cookie Crumble

Berry and Lemon Curd Puff Pastry

Chef's Tasting Menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Seared Scallops, Spicy Corn Medley, Sweet Corn Purée

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, Sourdough Croutons, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Crème Fraîche

Mixed Green Salad, Roasted Carrots, Pickled Radishes, Tomatoes, Feta, Cranberries, Champagne Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Herb Crusted Lamb Chops, Truffle Cheddar Risotto, Honey Glazed Carrots

Beef Tenderloin in Red Wine Sauce, Smoked Cheddar Potato Cake, Broccolini

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Chocolate Mousse

Bread Pudding, Rum Soaked Peaches, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Expanded Brunch Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Assorted Fruit Platter

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Classic Eggs Benedict

Crab Cake Benedict

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Braised Beef Ribs, Chipotle Gouda Grits, Collard Greens

Herb Crusted Lamb Chops, Smoked Cheddar Grits, Grilled Vegetables

New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp, Grits, Arugula & Endive Salad

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Cheesecake Mousse Parfait

Strawberry Bread Pudding

Blueberry Lemon Scone

Brunch Menu

STARTER

Choose 1 dish

Scratch Made Buttermilk Biscuits

Frech Toast

Waffles: Buttermilk, Sweet Potato or Red Velvet

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Scrambled Eggs

Loaded Egg Bake

Individual Quiche

MAIN COURSE

Choose 2 dishes

Protein: Fried Catfish, Candied Bacon, or Chicken Andouille Sausage

Sides: Smoked Cheddar Grits or Breakfast Potatoes

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Cheesecake Mousse Parfait

Assorted Fruit

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Chef Christina's reviews

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42 services

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.

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.