Chef Mary Zaragoza

Chef At Home in Hampton
Chef Mary Zaragoza

Get to know me better

I am passionate about cooking, and always striving to learn more.

I have been a professional chef for 20 years. I started working in restaurants at 16 before graduating from The Culinary Institute of America in 2008. I have worked at French, Italian and American restaurants and continue to learn more about the different cuisines of world. I left my job as an executive chef in 2023 to spend more time with my husband and dogs. Since then, I have found enjoyment working as a personal chef for families in the area. My hobbies are camping, hiking, kayaking and gardening.

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More about me

For me, cooking is...

A way of life and art form.

I learned to cook at...

I have learned a lot through working in restaurants with a a solid base of knowledge from attending and graduating The Culinary Institute of America.

A cooking secret...

Keeping an open mind and recipes are just guidelines.

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