Chef Nathaniel Maeda-Smouse
Chef At Home in Palm Springs
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Private chef specializing creating unforgettable dining moments, offering exceptional service rooted in omotenashi, a unique, luxurious experience.
I became a chef out of a deep passion for food, and chose to become a personal chef because of my love for entertaining and creating unforgettable moments for others. I refined my skills in the kitchens of Morimoto Napa, Bottega Yountville, and the 3-Michelin-star Saison and Atelier Crenn in San Francisco, as well as Roka Akor. My craft was shaped alongside some of the world’s most celebrated chefs and elevated further as a Wine Experience Chef at Silver Oak Winery, where I learned the art of pairing from Napa Valley’s top sommeliers. I believe a truly great meal is more than what’s on the plate; it’s about connection, conversation, and making friendships.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
A way to connect with people, tell stories through flavor and technique, and turn a meal into a lifelong memory.
I learned to cook at...
The Art Institute -San Diego, Morimoto Napa, Bottega Yountville, and the 3-Michelin-star Saison and Atelier Crenn in S.F., as well as Roka Akor S.F.
A cooking secret...
To cook with feel and love as opposed to following a recipe every time.
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