As a Private Chef, I travel the country, crafting intimate dinner parties for an elite clientele, from South Florida to DC to California. When I am in my hometown of Nashville, TN, I run a boutique catering company, serving my unique brand of worldly food to weddings, corporate events, bachelorette parties, and more!

For me, cooking is...

The lens through which I experience the World! I travel the globe to learn other’s heritage and traditions, and bring those recipes back to Nashville.

I learned to cook at...

I learned my craft by working in two restaurants that won “Best New Restaurant” by James Beard, an award only 28 restaurants have ever received.

A cooking secret...

I take recipes, steeped in ancient traditions, and combine them with modern techniques, to create a cuisine that feels exotic, yet timeless.

My menus

Mediterranean Feast

STARTER

All inclusive

Fresh Grilled Pita, Homemade Hummus, Pine Nuts, Sumac, Tahini

Israeli Fattoush Salad, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onions, Orange Blossom

FIRST COURSE

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Grilled Octopus, Crispy Potatoes, Pequillo Peppers, Lemon Aioli

Steamed Mussels, Saffron Broth, Spicy “Zhoug” Sauce, Grilled Bread

MAIN COURSE

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Acqua Pazza: Wild Caught Monkfish, Cherry Tomatoes, Vino Blanco, Saffron Brodo, Grilled Bread, Garlic - Herb Butter

Braised Lamb Shank, Spiced Yogurt, Pomegranate Seeds, Cucumber-Radish Salad

Duck Confit Tagine, Sicilian Olives, Apricots, Moroccan Spices & Herbs

DESSERT

All inclusive

Baklava Cheesecake, Whipped Ricotta, Pistachios, Rosewater, Crisp Pastry Shell

Italian Bachelorette Party Dinner Menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Burrata with Homemade Focaccia Bread, Pistachio Pesto, Aged Balsamic, and Pine Nuts

‘Nduja Sausage Arancini, Crispy Italian Risotto Balls with Buffalo Mozzarella

FIRST COURSE

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Linguini al Vongole, Little Neck Clams, Fennel, Meyer Lemon, White Wine

Rigatoni Carbonara, Guanciale, Pecorino Cheese, Duck Yolk

MAIN COURSE

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Bistecca all Fiorentina: Dry Aged, Bone In NY Strip, Rosemary, Truffle, Whipped Potatoes

Acqua Pazza: Wild Caught Monkfish, Cherry Tomatoes, Vino Blanco, Saffron Brodo, Grilled Bread, Garlic - Herb Butter

DESSERT

All inclusive

Ricotta Cheesecake, Lotus Cookie Crust, White Chocolate, Warm Blueberry Marmelade

Dark Chocolate Torte, Gluten Free Chocolate Crust, Candied Hazelnuts, Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream

Fancy Japanese Omakase Menu

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Tuna Tartare, Avocado, Cured Egg Yolk, Crispy Rice Cracker

Pork Gyoza, Smoked Onion Dashi, Toasted Sesame Oil

Torched Kobe Beef Sashimi, Fresh Grated Horseradish, Bourbon Barrel Aged Soy Sauce, Scallion

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Grilled Octopus Yakitori, Curry Leaf, Chili Oil

Aburi Salmon Sushi, Crispy Salmon Skin, Kewpie Aioli, Wasabi

Cucumber Salad, Coconut Milk, Salmon Roe

Seaweed Salad

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Roast Duck Breast, Miso Marinade, Pickled Mushrooms, & Soft Bao Buns

Charred Shishito Peppers, Kewpie Aioli, Smoked Tuna Katsuobushi

DESSERT

All inclusive

Mandarin Orange Panna Cotta, Salted Honey Caramel, Green Tea Kit Kat Crumble

Globally Inspired Tapas

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

Grilled Octopus Skewers, Crispy Potatoes, Spicy Aioli

Lobster Salad Bites, Crispy “Dumpling” Shell, Tarragon

Croquetas de Jamon y Queso, Manchego Cheese, Spanish Prosciutto

Stuffed Spanish Mussels, Bread Crumbs, Meyer Lemon Aioli

Corn & Shrimp Hushpuppies, Grilled Green Onion Salsa Verde

Chorizo Stuffed, Bacon Wrapped Dates

The Phyllo “Taquito,” Smoked Carnitas, Guajillo Hollandaise

FIRST COURSE

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Crispy Paella, Shrimp, Monkfish, Mussels, Saffron Rice

Grilled Steak & Focaccia Bread, Roasted Garlic, Truffle Aioli

Tacos Al Pastor, Handmade Tortillas, Pork Belly, Avocado Crema

Handmade Gyoza Dumplings, Iberico Pork, Spanish Hazelnuts, Sherry & Soy

MAIN COURSE

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Lamb Lollipops, Moroccan Spices, Coconut Chutney

Crispy Duck Legs, Grilled Pineapple Salsa

Wild Monkfish, Smoked Chili Oil, Grilled Limes, Radish Salsa

DESSERT

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Basque-Style Cheesecake, Warm Apricot Marmelade

Cuban Coffee Ice Cream, Leche Condensada, Shaved Chocolate

Coconut Panna Cotta, Vanilla Streusel, Rum Caramel

A Tour of Italy

STARTER

Choose 3 dishes

Crispy Burrata Cheese, Heirloom Tomato, Prosciutto San Danielle, Sicilian Olive Oil

Spicy ‘Nduja Arancini, Buffalo Mozzarella

Crispy “Jewish Quarter” Artichoke, Meyer Lemon Aioli

Fresh Baked Focaccia Bread, Eggplant Caponata

FIRST COURSE

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Butternut Squash Agnolotti Pasta, 25 Year Balsamic Vinegar, Pecorino Fonduta, Crispy Sage Leaves

Gluten Free Pasta Carbonara, Guanciale, Pecorino Cheese, Duck Yolk

MAIN COURSE

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Bistecca all Fiorentina: Dry Aged, Bone In NY Strip, Rosemary, Truffle, Whipped Potatoes

Acqua Pazza: Wild Caught Monkfish, Cherry Tomatoes, Vino Blanco, Saffron Brodo, Grilled Bread, Garlic - Herb Butter

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Ricotta Cheesecake, Lotus Cookie Crust, White Chocolate, Warm Blueberry Marmelade

Dark Chocolate Torte, Gluten Free Chocolate Crust, Candied Hazelnuts, Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream

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