Chef Madison Rowland

Chef At Home In Albany

My passion for cooking is evident in my dishes. My love for food started at a young age in the kitchen cooking with my mother and has since blossomed into me dedicating my life to perfecting my craft. Since graduating from the Institute of Culinary Education in 2018, I have worked as a food stylist, recipe developer, private chef to professional athletes and musicians as well as in popular restaurants such as L'Artusi, 677 Prime and Prime at Saratoga National. My experience as a private chef ranges from weekly meal prep, to meals prepared and served in home, to events with up to 100 people. My dishes are a blend of tradition and modernity.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is a creative outlet for me. I use food and cooking as a way to express myself.

I learned to cook at...

I was professionally trained at The Institute of Culinary Education.

A cooking secret...

Cook each meal with love and have fun while doing it.

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Chef Madison's reviews

4.58

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38 services

Madison (or Madi, as our guests fondly started calling her over the weekend) was an absolutely brilliant chef and a joy to work with. From the very beginning, she was superbly communicative, professional, and collaborative during the planning process for our weekend upstate. She suggested thoughtful and creative menu options while being incredibly accommodating to our evolving plans and preferences. When it came to the food, Madi truly delivered—every single dish was exceptional. Our guests raved about the flavors, presentation, and attention to detail. Each meal was not only delicious but also perfectly tailored to suit the relaxed, celebratory vibe of the weekend. Beyond her culinary skill, Madi brought a warm and engaging energy that made the experience even more special. She felt like part of the group, which only added to the magic of the weekend. We couldn’t have asked for a better chef to help celebrate my wife’s milestone birthday, and we wouldn’t hesitate to book her again in the future. If you’re looking for someone to elevate your dining experience, look no further—Madi is the best.

Madison was punctual and very friendly. We didn't know she was there she did her thing in the kitchen and cleaned up which was amazing. She was easy to communicate with so we could figure out the menu and arrival time. I highly recommend Madison.

In one word , Madison was wonderful

Food was very very good. Chef very professional over all I loved the experience.

Chef Madison was amazing. She was punctual, polite, we didn’t even know she was there she a NICE AND quiet. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Highly recommend and will be using her again!

I am extremely happy to have chosen this chef for our 25th anniversary. We were extremely satisfied with the service that she provided. We were able to sit back and relax and enjoy each other while Chef Madison prepared the most delicious meal. This was our first time doing something like this and we are very glad we did. Everything about the experience was top notch and I highly recommend Chef Madison.

We had a great experience with Madison. She showed up on time and gave my wife and I a great anniversary experience! Highly recommend.

Amazing spices and flavors. I let Chef know that presentation was important for photography, and she went above and beyond expectations. Delicious and professional.

This was a wonderful experience for our wedding anniversary. In the lead up, Chef Rowland was very responsive to all of my questions and helped plan a menu that met our tastes. She also gave us a recommended list of wines to pair with dinner and served the meal beautifully. The food was delicious and we highly recommend.

Chef Madison was A1. Her food was amazing, her service was even better. She was very attentive to every detail and we loved her cooking that we wished we had left overs later on that night