Experience: Nick has 15 years of experience in the food industry, including nine years as a Chef for a private household, six years as a corporate Chef, five years in restaurants and four years in catering.
Education: Nick graduated from the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco.
Impression: Nick has an upbeat personality and a calm demeanor.
Special Interests and Skills: Nick has experience cooking gourmet meals as well as working with organic and sustainable ingredients.
Availability: Nick is available for a Full-time or Part-time position in San Francisco, the East Bay or Marin.

Experience: Megan has been working as a Private Chef in the Bay Area for nearly five years, and she loves to create healthy, flavorful foods from organic ingredients. As one of her clients put it, “Megan is just naturally a healthy cook. You can assume everything she cooks will be the kind of food you should be eating…and with great flavor!” In addition to preparing tasty meals for her clients, Megan is comfortable planning menus, shopping for groceries, and cleaning up after herself in the kitchen.
Impression: A previous employer said of Megan, “She’s the best thing that ever happened to me! Whoever gets her has totally lucked out; they have no idea how good it’s going to be!” Megan’s current clients describe her as “lovely, happy, and easy to get along with,” and the children in the household add that “She is also super nice!”
Special Interests and Skills: Megan’s emphasis is on healthy, organic food. She is also able to accommodate gluten-free and other specific diets in a creative way.
Availability: Megan is available on a part-time basis in San Francisco, Marin, and the East Bay.

Experience: Dana has been working as a Personal Chef for the same family for the past six years. Prior to her work in private homes, Dana worked in restaurants, did catering, and recruited Private Chefs.
Education: Dana earned a certificate from the Professional Program at Tante Marie’s Cooking School.
Impression: Dana comes across as charming, polished, and professional.
Special Interests and Skills: For her current employers, Dana concentrates on preparing low-fat, healthy meals. She also occasionally travels with the family to their two vacation homes.
Availability: Dana is seeking a part-time or full-time chef position in San Francisco or on the Peninsula.

Experience: Stacey has been a Private Chef for the same family for several years and also has her own Catering business.
Education: Stacey has a BA in Anthropology from UC Berkeley and has a Certificate in Nutrition from Bauman College.
Impression: Stacey has a confident, friendly demeanor and is very knowledgeable about food and nutrition. She is currently working on a book about this subject. She enjoys working for private families and using her knowledge and creativity to prepare healthy, satisfying meals.
Special Interests and Skills: Stacey has an interest in sustainable, organic food and is experienced in lactose-free diets.
Availability: Stacey is available for part-time positions in San Francisco, Marin, the Peninsula and the East Bay.

Experience: Leslie has been preparing delicious food for more than a decade in exclusive resorts, fine restaurants and elegant private homes. She has drawn on many influences to create her own unique culinary style.
Education: Leslie was trained at Le Cordon Bleu, in both France and England, and the Florida Culinary Institute.
Impression: Leslie is a friendly, hardworking, seasoned chef.
Special Interests and Skills: Leslie has experience creating gluten-free menus and is able to accommodate other dietary restrictions.
Availability: Leslie is looking for a Part-Time or Full-Time position in the East Bay, San Francisco, Marin or on the Northern Peninsula.

Experience: Mike has been cooking professionally for over 20 years in private homes as well as fine restaurants such as Farallon, Spago, and Stars. He has been trained in French, Italian and American cooking and is comfortable preparing everything from vegetarian fare to comfort food.
Impression: Mike is easy going, confident, and adaptable.
Special Interests and Skills: Mike has experience with wine pairing and formal table setting and is comfortable wearing chef whites.
Availability: Mike is considering part-time and full-time chef positions anywhere in the Bay Area and is open to working on a temporary or full-time basis.

Experience: Vaughn has been a private chef in the same San Francisco household since 1999!
Education: Vaughn has a BA in English and Masters in Theology.
Impression: Vaughn is flexible, proactive, stable and a good communicator.
Special Interests and Skills: Vaughn can accommodate special dietary needs. He also works as a personal trainer.
Availability: Vaughn is available for full-time or part-time positions.

Experience: Adam has 11 years of experience as a professional Chef in a private homes and restaurants, including Chez Panisse.
Education: In 1997, Adam graduated with certification from a 2-year "Cuisine and Management" program at the Ecole des Arts Culinaires et de l’Hôtellerie in Lyon, France.
Impression: Adam is a professional, stable and sweet candidate and a devoted father.
Special Interests and Skills: Adam worked at The Wine House in San Francisco, where he consulted and sold French, Italian and California wines at one of the Bay Area’s most prestigious retail and wholesale wine shops.
Availability: Adam is available from 9am to 5pm, Monday-Thursday. He will work in San Francisco, Marin, the East Bay, or on the Northern Peninsula.

Experience: Brenda has over sixteen years of experience in the culinary field, including over 12 years as a private and event chef, 2 years as a Cook at the Lark Creek Inn, and experienced as a dessert cook for local restaurants. Brenda has worked for a variety of high-profile and various other private clients.
Education: Brenda graduated with honors from the California Culinary Academy.
Impression: Brenda is very flexible and enjoys making a variety of food including French food and comfort food. One of Brenda's current employers told Town & Country: "I have high cholesterol and am on a low-fat diet. That means that Brenda cannot use any butter or other high fat foods when she prepares meals for me. That is a big restriction for a Chef, however, Brenda’s food is always great. She makes a variety of foods including grilled vegetables, chicken, pork, fish, and other healthy dishes."
Special Interests and Skills: Brenda has an interest in baking and making desserts. She has developed desserts for restaurants at special request and has also prepared wedding cakes for private clients.
Availability: Part-Time in Marin or San Francisco

Experience: Ashley has extensive experience working with high profile-clients in private homes and formal estates, including a two-year Town & Country placement. Her restaurant experience includes the French Laundry, Millennium Restaurant and the Heartwood Institute.
Education: Ashley has a Bachelor's of Arts in Communications from Arizona State University and has attended the Heartwood Institute in Garbervile, CA and has taken classes at The Natural Gourmet in New York.
Impression: Ashley has a warm and nurturing personality and has a passion for cooking. One of Ashley's references told Town & Country: "Ashley’s food is very simple, organic and fresh. Her presentation is beautiful and you can tell that she truly loves cooking."
Special Interests and Skills: Ashley specializes in healthy, organic cooking and has extensive knowledge of cleansing diets and fasts.
Availability: Ashley is available for drop offs .