Chef Cat Castaneda
Chef At Home in Walnut
Get to know me better
I’m Cathleen Castaneda, a private chef with over 20 years of experience, creating personalized, seasonal, and organic meals for high-profile clients,
I trained at the Culinary Institute of America and feel incredibly grateful to have worked with chefs like Suzanne Goin and Alice Waters early in my career. Being surrounded by such inspiring mentors taught me the value of seasonal, ingredient-driven cooking and that simplicity, when done right, can be truly powerful. Since then, I’ve continued to work alongside and support other amazing local chefs in Los Angeles, while also working with high-profile clients throughout my career. In addition to owning and operating my own restaurant, I privately cater several times a week — bringing thoughtful, heartfelt food to people in their homes, whether it’s for weekly meal prep or special gatherings
More about me
For me, cooking is...
For me, cooking has become second nature over the years. I’m always grateful for the opportunity to keep learning and improving.
I learned to cook at...
I learned to cook at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, and Primarily with Suzanne Goin for about 5 years from about 2005-2010
A cooking secret...
My secret is staying present, curious, and bringing positive energy into the kitchen. I trust my instincts, focus on good ingredients and energy.
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