plate of crispy head on shrimp arranged on a black plate around a small bowl with Vietnamese green chili sauce, atop a wood table with plaid linen tablecloth

Personal Chef Services

As an experienced cook and recipe developer, I’ll bring ease and deliciousness to your dining experience within the comfort of your own home. Whether you want a hands-free experience through my signature family meals, or a hands-on experience through my interactive meals, I’ve got you covered.

Currently open to clients in the Washington DC Metro Area.

A home-cooked and flavorful meal, without the messy parts.

Here’s what you can expect.

  • I’ll work with you to create a menu that meets your food preferences and cravings. While I specialize in Asian cuisines, I also have vast experience in international cuisines and fusion creations that is sure to be able to leave you and your guests feeling full and satisfied.

  • From grocery shopping and cooking to packing and cleaning, I’ll ensure it’s a hands-free experience for you from start to satisfied.

    For signature family meals, I’ll fill your table or fridge with family style dishes that are sure keep the conversations going–at least to say “pass the plate.”

    For interactive meals, I’ll additionally provide the specialized equipment for your experience. I’ll then provide you and your guests with demonstrations and guidance on how to engage with the meal. Once everyone has gotten comfortable and eating, I’ll stay on the sidelines, ready to provide support or replenish ingredients for the duration of your event.

    If you have something else in mind, just let me know! Custom services may be provided to fit your vision and needs.

  • Signature Family Meals
    Family style meal–includes 1 entree and 2 sides

    Rates start at $75/person–minimum of $375 + cost of groceries


    Interactive Meals
    At home tabletop cooking party–includes specialized equipment, prepared ingredients, and chef demonstration and tableside service

    Rates start at $125/person–minimum $625 + cost of groceries

    Custom Services
    Get a custom quote!

  • A 50% deposit of service quote is required 48 hours prior to the day of service. Remainder payment is required by the completion of service.

    Cost of food may be covered by a client provided credit card or a retainer amount. Grocery budget will be discussed and agreed upon beforehand.

Currently open to clients in the Washington DC Metro Area.

  • Blue plate with braised lamb shanks garnished with scallion curls and birds eye chili, surrounded by other plates of watercress salad, pickled carrots, and white rice. Plates are sitting on a wood board outdoors.

    Vietnamese Braised Lamb Shanks

  • Gochujang Butter Strip Steak with Perilla Salt Topping on black plate beside bowl of white rice, bowl of roasted vegetables, and dish of pickled cucumbers, atop plaid linen tablecloth

    Gochujang Butter Strip Steak with Perilla Salt Topping

  • two Asian hands gently place orange peel atop akale, carrot, pickled onions, orange wedge salad with orange sesame dressing and peanut topping, plated on white dish.

    Kale & Carrot Salad with Orange Sesame Dressing

  • Rooftop deck table filled with long white plates of hot pot ingredients (thinly sliced beef, snap peas, baby corn, mushrooms, noodles, rice cakes, tofu skins, fish cake, fish balls, shrimp, squid, mussels) surrounding a hot pot on tabletop stove.

    Sichuan Hot Pot

  • Salt & Pepper Shrimp with Vietnamese Green Chili Sauce, presented on black plate atop a wooden table with plaid linen tablecloth

    Salt & Pepper Shrimp with Vietnamese Green Chili Sauce

  • Slice of lasagna layers (pasta, bolognese, bechemel) served on a black plate atop a wood board.

    Fresh Pasta Bolognese Lasagna

  • rosemary foccacia stacked

    Rosemary Foccacia

  • vietnamese watercress salad, surrounded by plates of braised lamb, pickled carrots, white rice

    Vietnamese Watercress Salad

  • Miso Butter Bean Hummus with Lotus Root Chips, topped with sprinkles of roasted seaweed in a dish atop a wooden table with plaid linen tablecloth

    Miso Butter Bean Hummus with Lotus Root Chips

  • miso mushroom udon noodles with green scallion curls and sesame seed topping in black bowl atop wooden cutting board surrounded by green leaves

    Miso Mushroom Udon

  • Miso Braised Pork Ribs with Candied Orange Peel and Soy Marinated Jammy Eggs on yellow plate atop wooden cutting board

    Miso Braised Pork Ribs with Candied Orange Peel and Soy Marinated Jammy Eggs

  • An Asian hand sprinkles sesame seeds on a dish of Roasted Seasonal Vegetables with Plum Soy Sauce

    Roasted Seasonal Vegetables with Plum Soy Sauce

Interactive Meals

Get hands on making the meals at the table. Specialized equipment, prepared ingredients, and tableside service included!

The following are sample meals. Full range of options can be explored through a consultation.

Hot Pot

Fresh vegetables, meats, seafood, noodles, and more, cooked right in hot boiling broth at the table. Choose from Schezuan beef broth, Vegan mushroom tomato broth, or Thai tom yum broth. Dip your ingredients in your customized sauces created with our sauce bar.

Vietnamese Spring Roll Set

Fill and roll your rice paper with soft vermicelli noodles, savory grilled meat, seafood, fresh vegetables and herbs–whatever you’d like! Pair them with your favorite of 3 sauces. And do it again, and again, and probably again.

Korean BBQ

Tired of the 90 minute limit? Enjoy Korean BBQ in your own home! Grill your marinated meats at the table and pair with delicious sauces and banchan.

Signature Family Meals

Each meal can be served hot to your table or ready to heat when the hunger hits.

The following are sample meals. Full range of options can be explored through a consultation.

Gổi Cuốn–rice paper spring rolls with shrimp, pork, vermicelli noodles, and fresh herbs, served with a rich peanut sauce

Cá Kho–carmelized fish braised with crispy shallots served over steamed jasmine rice

Canh Chua–shrimp tamarind sour soup filled with pineapple, tomatoes, okra, garnished with aromatic traditional herbs

Gochujang butter marinated seared steak

Sesame roasted vegetables with kimchi mayo dressing

Soy steamed mixed grains

Smacked cucumber salad with fermented bean curd and crunchy peanut topping

Miso mushroom udon noodles with scallion ginger oil

Spicy sesame crusted tofu steaks

Custom Meal Services

Have a different vision? Let’s see if we can make it work.