Restaurant-quality dinners, served in your own home.

Fresh, seasonal, health-conscious cooking for busy families, from everyday dinners to elegant entertaining. Thoughtful, discreet and always beautifully prepared.

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How it works

  1. Tell me about your eveningDate, guest count, allergies and anything you’re craving.
  2. Approve your menuI send a draft within two days. We tweak it until it feels right.
  3. I cook, you hostI arrive a few hours early, cook and serve. Afterward I clean the kitchen.

My work

A few plates I’ve cooked, mixing Asian and Latin flavors with fresh, healthy ingredients.

Spiralled cucumber salad with crispy fried shallots over a brown sauce in a white bowl Plantain cup filled with a crispy fritter and topped with slaw and purple microgreens Crispy fried chicken in a white bowl with a tempura herb leaf and green dipping sauce Two fried dumplings topped with scallion and red chili, served with green sauce and an edible pansy Three small round bites topped with a quail egg, pork belly and grilled vegetables Dessert with a lacy golden tuile, whipped cream and fresh berries

Meet Manuela

Trained at Johnson & Wales University’s culinary school and in Thailand, I bring restaurant-level technique and bright, fresh flavors into the home. I cook for busy families who want exceptional food without the effort.

My specialties are Asian and Latin cuisines and nourishing, health-conscious menus. Dietary needs and allergies are always respected, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and nut-free.

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