Client Testimonials
As a private chef, getting to know my clients is everything. Their taste, their palate, their aversions. How someone moves through the world tells me everything about how they eat in it. The clients I work best with share a genuine curiosity, an openness to new flavors, and the willingness to communicate clearly about what they want at their table. That combination makes my cooking and collaboration possible.
Over the years, I have found myself drawn to creatives who want food that is healthy, clean, and deeply flavorful — nourishing without being precious, unfussy but wholehearted. That is the kind of cooking I do best and the kind of table I love to set.
My years as a food stylist gave me a sense of whimsy in plating, and my farm-to-table roots keep my palate fresh and ingredient-driven. The two inform each other in ways I find endlessly interesting. Every plate is a small creative decision.
That is the kind of cooking I do best and the kind of table I love to set!
"Tina's food was exceptional: healthy, flavorful, and beautifully presented. She prepared low-carb, seasonal dishes that were full of variety and perfectly tailored to our preferences. Each meal felt unique and thoughtfully composed. Beyond her culinary talent, Tina was an absolute pleasure to have in our home. She blended seamlessly into our open living, dining, and kitchen space: present when needed, yet respectful of our privacy and family time. She connected effortlessly with everyone, from our young daughters to our 95-year-old grandmother, and brought warmth and positivity to every day. Tina is a rare combination of skill, heart, and professionalism. She is not only a wonderful chef but also a special person."
— Menna S., New York Multi-Day Family Retreat for 13 Guests
Tina brings a level of art into her food that I’ve honestly never experienced. She’s created dishes inspired by my culture that I’ve never had before, yet somehow still feel familiar, like a perfect meeting of nostalgia and invention. It’s genuinely exciting to eat her food, it’s a pleasure to eat her food and she’s a pleasure to be around. Tina makes me curious about what food can be, and I always look forward to whatever she creates.
- Giselle B. - Director NYC
Collaborating with Chef Tina this summer at our Lake Como estate was an absolute privilege. Managing the culinary program for a high-profile guest stay, she navigated complex client expectations and location logistics with complete perfection.
Chef Tina’s cuisine strikes the ultimate balance for discerning guests: extraordinarily delicious, visually striking, yet grounded in wellness and mindful sourcing. Every dish brought vibrant natural colors, inventive textures, and refined details to the table. Her menus were opulent and deeply flavorful, while prioritizing fresh, high-quality ingredients that honored the guests’ desire for a clean, health-conscious diet.
From lavish breakfasts to bespoke evening menus, her food was coveted by everyone throughout the stay and guests were completely wowed by the experience. Combined with her effortless collaboration with our property’s service and technical teams, Chef Tina represents the standard of true modern luxury dining.
Director of Hospitality,
Hugo Vicente
Historical estate on Lake Como, Italy (high-profile guest stay)