Chef Dashida Shields

Chef At Home in Long Beach
Chef Dashida Shields

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Chef Dee is a passionate culinary artist whose love for food goes far beyond the kitchen. With every dish, she creates connection, celebrates culture,

Chef Dee is more than a chef — she’s a storyteller, creator, and visionary in the culinary world. With a deep passion for food and an even greater love for community, she has built her career on the belief that every dish has the power to bring people together, spark conversation, and celebrate culture.

From intimate dinners to large-scale events, Chef Dee approaches each menu as an opportunity to create not just a meal, but an experience. Her cooking style blends bold flavors, elegance, and creativity, while always honoring tradition and paying respect to the cultures that inspire her work. She is known for her ability to turn any table into a space of warmth, connection, and celebration.

At the heart of her journey is her dedication to the culinary community. Chef Dee sees the kitchen as a place of love, respect, and artistry — a space where passion meets purpose. Whether she is curating Shabbat dinners, designing custom menus, or showcasing her craft through private events, her mission remains the same: to feed not only the body, but also the soul.

With every plate, Chef Dee pours in her energy, her story, and her devotion to her craft. She stands as a bold, confident, and unapologetic voice in the industry — a true boss chef who isn’t just here to cook, but to inspire, uplift, and build community through the universal language of food.

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More about me

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is passion on a plate — guided by my gift to see people’s colors and serve them what their soul needs.

I learned to cook at...

I learned how to cook at the school of hard pots & pans—Grandma’s kitchen, Mama’s wisdom, and a whole lot of trial and error.

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen… I listen to the food. It tells me what it needs—patience, spice, or just a little extra butter

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