Chef Kacelia Goff

Chef At Home in Long Beach
Chef Kacelia Goff

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With over a decade of experience in professional kitchens and pop-up dinners across the US, I bring a deeply personal approach to my cuisine.

With over a decade of experience in professional kitchens and pop-up dinners across the U.S., I bring a deeply personal and refined approach to my cuisine. I specialize in Southeast Asian, Indian, Italian-pasta making, and global.

My food is a love letter to my heritage — a bold, sensory-driven journey shaped by ancestral memory, seasonal ingredients, and global technique.

Each dish I prepare is crafted with intention: honoring the lands we gather on, the farmers who feed us, and the rich, layered stories of Southeast Asian and South Indian diasporas. I specialize in creating immersive, multi-course meals that are rustic yet elegant — whether it’s frog legs tossed in lime leaf sambal or rendang-braised agnolotti, I aim to surprise, comfort, and connect through every bite.

My service is thoughtful, inclusive, and collaborative. I love curating menus that reflect the mood of your gathering — from intimate dinners to celebratory feasts — and weaving in details that feel personal and memorable.

If you’re looking for a chef who brings depth, soul, and a unique culinary perspective to your table, I’d be honored to cook for you.

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More about me

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is deeply personal. It's how I break bread and connect with others.

I learned to cook at...

I have been in the restaurant industry for fifteen years cooking for top chefs around the country.

A cooking secret...

Sourcing locally and intentionally.

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