Chef Kristen Gregory

Chef At Home In Nashville

I love life and enjoy helping people create long lasting memories by way of providing beautiful food. I’ve lived in Nashville 23 years and have embraced its evolution. My focus with regards to food is straight forward and accessible. I can cook just about anything under the sun, including desserts. I have lived in Turkey, Florida, California, Texas and Alabama, and am well traveled in the U.S. as well as abroad. From dim sum to fried chicken, to kebabs and tiramisu, I am your versatile chef. Outside of work I spend time with my extended family, pets and friends. Being outside in the sunshine at the dog park, beach, a river or pool and I’m a happy woman. If I go out, it’s probably to a a comedy set at Zanies. I’m great with people and can get along with anyone.

For me, cooking is...

I’ve invested my entire life to my craft starting at age 17. I live and breathe food, cooking it, eating it, discussing it. It’s my super power.

I learned to cook at...

I learned on the job, becoming Wolfgang Puck’s youngest Sous Chef in 2000 in Malibu at Granita, where I learned to taste, understand balance of flavor

A cooking secret...

I know how to balance acidity, textures, flavors and bring out the best in the products I work with. My secret is experience, understanding my client.