THE LEMONS & BASILS OF IT ALL

Hi, I’m Beth✌️

I fell hard for cooking years ago in Northern Italy, where I trained in culinary school and worked in restaurants alongside incredible chefs from all over the world. When I came back home, I took a deep dive into the healing side of food, cooking for recovering and elderly patients. I moved on to a Chicago scratch kitchen with a protégé of Charlie Trotter, then a health-focused “fast food” spot in Northern Cali where I earned my spot as lead garde manger. By 2015 I had landed my dream gig; personal chef for a Chicago start-up.

These days, I meal prep for a crew of loyal clients and am currently expanding my team to bring nourishing meal prep to even more people! It’s a new exciting endeavor and I’m loving the process of building a team.

On weekends we get wild with my euro-style dinner parties. These aren’t your typical catered dinners, they’re a full-on ✨dining experience✨ inspired by my time abroad. Think long, relaxed courses, incredible flavor combinations, and beautiful traditions from different parts of the world.

My dinners are a mix of all my experiences - comforting, fresh, beautiful dishes that feel both effortless and special. Whether it’s a week of nourishing meals or a killer steakhouse dinner party, I love setting the vibe and making food that feels good. Cooking for people is my favorite thing.