Chef Maayan Bastker

Chef At Home in Los Angeles
Chef Maayan Bastker

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I have a deep passion for food – I love creating delicious dishes for people and constantly exploring new flavors and culinary experiences

My name is Maayan, I’m 24 years old.

After finishing high school, I knew I wanted to make a living doing what I love most – cooking!

That’s why I enrolled at the Danon Culinary School in Tel Aviv, one of Israel’s leading culinary institutes.

Since then, I’ve worked in various restaurants across Israel, gained experience working alongside a private chef at large events, and eventually became a private chef myself, specializing in intimate and boutique events.

Over the years, I’ve also managed a restaurant, led kitchen and front-of-house teams (including chefs, cooks, and waiters), and took full responsibility for kitchen operations.

Now, I’m excited to take the next step in my culinary journey – and looking to grow and succeed in Los Angeles

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More about me

For me, cooking is...

a way to express love,creativity, and culture. it’s art and dance of flavours, but beyond all it’s my way to make people happy and bring them together

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook at Danon Culinary School in Tel Aviv, one of Israel’s leading culinary institutions

A cooking secret...

“My secret in the kitchen? I cook with memory, a touch of values + culture, love ,instinct, and fire – not just recipes.”

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