Private Chef Sydney Walker

As a passionate and experienced private chef, I bring a global perspective and deep culinary curiosity to every kitchen I enter. My love for travel and exploring diverse cuisines has taken me from living in Panama for a year—where I immersed myself in local flavors and traditional cooking techniques—to studying authentic Chinese cuisine during an enriching stay in China. I am deeply committed to understanding the roots of every dish, always seeking to learn the difference between Americanized versions and true cultural authenticity. This curiosity drives me to create meals that are not only delicious but also respectful of their origins. With a caring, attentive, and detail-oriented approach, I tailor every culinary experience to meet the unique tastes and needs of my clients, ensuring high-quality, personalized service with every dish I prepare.

For me, cooking is...

Passionate chef with global experience, blending authentic flavors and childhood roots to create thoughtful, home-inspired, and culturally rich meals.

I learned to cook at...

I fell in love with cooking as a kid, exploring flavors from Canada to China, and later honed my passion at Escoffier.

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is combining curiosity with precision—honoring tradition while adding a personal touch to create meals that truly connect wit