Hi! I am a professional Chef that has trained in Michelin star restaurants throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. I have been a head chef in luxury lodges in Alaska and New Zealand and now I am a private chef. I specialize in Italian, Indian fusion and California cuisine but I can basically creat any style of dish that you would like. I love using fresh local ingredients and putting my own spin on a delicious meal that will be the highlight of any special event! I look forward to hearing from you soon!

For me, cooking is...

a passion and I love to share that passion with people who enjoy a good meal

I learned to cook at...

I was fortunate to be able to learn through very talented chefs in Michelin Star restaurants throughout San Francisco Bay Area!

A cooking secret...

Is allowing the ingredients to speak for themselves. Shop local and let the food speak for itself.

My menus

Celebration

STARTER

All inclusive

Bacon wrapped dates stuffed with goat cheese

Cheese and charcuterie platter with fig jam, almonds, crostini, fresh fruit and assorted crackers displayed beautifully on a cheese board

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Kale super salad with quinoa, feta cheese, walnuts, dried cranberries and a lemon dijon vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Fresh crab and mascarpone ravioli in a white wine butter sauce with crispy capers and micro greens

Red wine braised short ribs Over creamy polenta with roasted broccolini and a red wine jus

DESSERT

All inclusive

Warm croissant bread pudding with whisky carmel sauce

Indian fusion

STARTER

All inclusive

Curried cauliflower steaks with candied cashews, pomegranate seeds, micro cilantro and a spicy mint chutney

Paneer and vegetable momos with spicy cilantro cashew chutney

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Grilled stone fruit salad with arugula, candied almonds, ricotta salata and a lemon vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Smoked butter chicken served with homemade naan and cashew chutney

Grilled tandoori lamb chops over spiced lentils with vegetables

DESSERT

All inclusive

Kulfi tiramisu with rose water, pistachios and saffron

Italian dinner

STARTER

Choose 2 dishes

Heirloom tomato and mozzarella salad with fresh basil and a balsamic reduction

Classic arancini with fresh mozzarella and sun dried tomato aioli

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

Classic cesar salad with sourdough croutons and shaved parmesan

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Red wine braised short ribs Over creamy polenta with roasted broccolini and a red wine jus

Three cheese raviolis in a spicy sausage tomato sauce

DESSERT

Choose 1 dish

Classic tiramisu

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Chef Kristen's reviews

4.67

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4 services

Chef Kristen was an amazing personal chef! She is a one-person wonder! She literally cooked, plated, served, and cleaned-up everything. She cleans the kitchen! We did not have any cleanup after the dinner party. We interviewed several chefs online and over the phone. We wanted a multi-course dinner to celebrate my mother’s 85th birthday with family. What we liked about Kristen was her willingness to listen to our ideas and then create a 4-course meal around it. Kristen also took into account our food allergies. Our attendee list grew from 11 to 15, which we notified her before she purchased the food. She accommodated us without hesitation. The multi-course meal was amazing. Course 1: We started with an arugula salad with watermelon and with a light and fresh dressing. Course 2: She cleared the plates and the next course arrived; crab ravioli in a cream sauce. Course 3: Blackened-marinade, souse-vide filet mignon with a brown butter-type sauce. Course 4: dessert was a marange crusted blast of flavors. Amazing dessert! Kristen is a talented, friendly and personable chef with a ton of experience. I will definitely be calling her again.