Chef Stephany Medina
Private Chef in Mission Viejo
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Relentlessly devoted to creating moments and memories with food.
Being a chef is a constant learning journey, and my career has been shaped by working alongside people from all over the world and discovering a wide range of ingredients, techniques, and flavor combinations. My cuisine is strongly influenced by Italian, French, Spanish, Japanese, Mexican, Bolivian, and American traditions, which come together to form a diverse and expressive culinary style.
I received the fundamentals of my training at Johnson & Wales University, where I completed my Bachelor’s degree in Food Service Management in North Miami in 2011. After graduating, I returned to sunny San Diego, California, where I had the opportunity to work with respected chefs such as Katsuya Uechi and Brian Malarkey. I was later selected to transfer to Waikiki, Hawaii, to help open two restaurants, Herringbone and Deck, further expanding my experience in high-volume and concept-driven kitchens.
In Hawaii, I also worked with Global Ocean Club and alongside Chef Grant Macpherson during the 2017 Hawaii Food & Wine Festival, where I was exposed to chefs of the highest caliber and gained insight into their paths to success.
Travel soon became an essential and transformative step in my career. I had the privilege of dining at some of the best restaurants in Europe, experiences that deeply influenced my perspective on food, simplicity, and technique. Eventually, I felt called to reconnect with my family roots in La Paz, Bolivia, a journey that brought new meaning and inspiration to my craft.
Today, I bring a renewed dedication to cooking, a deep respect for quality ingredients, and a patient, thoughtful approach to every dish I create. My goal is to offer cuisine that is honest, well-executed, and rooted in passion, creating memorable experiences through flavor, culture, and connection.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
Appreciating the plethora of quality ingredients we hold in our fingertips and sharing it with our loved ones or even the world.
I learned to cook at...
Johnson and Wales University was the inception of my culinary world, from that moment on it was only progress.
A cooking secret...
Flow your gut and challenge yourself
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