about
My culinary path began in my family’s kitchen, where early lessons from my parents sparked a lifelong passion for food. That love quickly turned into action, I got my first job in a burger joint at 14 and soon found myself on the line, cooking as much as possible.
By high school, I was working at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, snowboarding to and from shifts. Determined to refine my skills, I studied culinary arts in Denver and trained abroad in Provence and Piedmont, where I absorbed the nuances of French and Italian cuisine. Returning stateside, I cooked at top restaurants like Old Yellowstone Garage, eventually becoming Head Chef of a catering company and a line cook at the Four Seasons by the age of 22.
In 2013, I landed a career-defining internship at Noma in Copenhagen, then the world’s top-ranked restaurant. Under Chef René Redzepi, I embraced foraging, hyper-seasonal cooking, and relentless innovation, lessons that still shape my work today. From there, I brought that energy to New York City, rising to Chef de Cuisine at the two-Michelin-starred Blanca, leading nightly 20+ course tastings. I later helmed kitchens at The Standard Hotel, Casa Manolo in Spain, and other Michelin-starred establishments. In 2019, I moved to Texas to reconnect with family, and in 2025, I put down roots in Austin.
Today, I split my time between private chef work and creative pop-ups, bringing the same intensity, curiosity, and respect for ingredients that have guided me from a small-town kitchen to the global culinary stage.
Great food starts with great communication.To ensure we’re perfectly aligned, I'll keep our dialogue transparent and documented – primarily via email – so we both have clear expectations every step of the way.
I keep pre-booking communication simple and organized, making sure you have all the information you need to feel prepared and confident. You’ll always know what to expect throughout our collaboration.
Every event receives my full attention, including:
- Custom menu development
- Careful ingredient sourcing
- Staff coordination
- Equipment rental coordination
- Meticulous logistics planning
your experience
