I create vibrant, seasonal meals inspired by my travels and rooted in local ingredients—so you can share an unforgettable table with the people you love.

Amanda Kristiansen

I cook seasonal, travel-inspired food that feels personal and memorable

I’ve immersed myself in many cuisines and kitchen settings, and I love bringing back tastes and techniques from my travels to shape the way I cook today. I thrive on creating new dishes, experimenting with flavors, and building menus that feel fresh, balanced, and exciting.

For me, every dinner is a chance to create more than a great meal—it’s a chance to create a moment. I cook with intention, I keep flavors clean and vibrant, and I focus on experiences that people remember long after the last bite.

Plan your dinner with me

My secret in the kitchen is letting each ingredient shine—I believe great cooking highlights the natural flavor of every element and lets everything come together.

What you can expect when you dine with me

I cook to bring people together

For me, cooking is more than a skill—it’s my passion and lifestyle. I love the power of food to bring people together and create moments that linger.

I’m shaped by strong mentorship and real kitchen experience

I’ve had the privilege of training under incredibly talented chefs who guided me in the industry, and I bring that discipline and care into every menu I create.

I let ingredients lead the way

I focus on letting each ingredient shine. My philosophy is simple: highlight natural flavors, keep the balance right, and let every element come together in a way that feels effortless.

Amanda’s Menus

I offer seasonal, course-style menus designed to feel generous, balanced, and full of flavor. I build each experience around local ingredients and clean, vibrant combinations—so you can choose a flow that fits your night, from simple and coastal to fully indulgent.

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Stories & Testimonials

Amanda went above and beyond with her menu, accommodating a vegan guest and a non-seafood eater. The entire menu was fabulous and the vegan dishes were amazing! My kitchen was spotless! You can't go wrong choosing Amanda!

Sheri Philp

Had Riley as our chef for a private dining with my gf for her birthday, it was a lovely setting with no stress at all and Riley was engaging but also perfectly respected our privacy ???? would 12/10 recommend

Malcolm Brodie

Chef Amanda was great! Very clear and professional communication in planning my anniversary dinner for two. The food was excellent and it was just nice to chat with her while we were eating each course and she was cooking in the background. I would happily have her cater another event.

Michael Lyseng

Amanda went above and beyond to create a special surprise for my fiancé. She worked with me to create a perfect menu of some of his favourite dishes and blew us away with how delicious they were. She showed up early to set up and when my fiancé was unexpectedly late, she stayed to make sure we got the full experience. Amanda was also wonderful to talk to and had some great stories about her travels! I’m so happy I chose Amanda for our special evening and I’ll be recommending her to all of my family and friends.

Ayvah Gagnon

Amanda was everything we could have hoped for for a private chef at our house for our little anniversary date night. Amazing and delicious food, perfect Italian west coast creative fresh fusion. I highly recommend.

James Higgins

Chef Amanda was amazing! The meal was incredible and we had great conversations.

Bryan Tong

Chef Amanda was great to work with. Very responsive to emails and texts, as well as flexible and friendly. She made helpful suggestions and incorporated tweaks to our menu plan seamlessly. Highly recommend.

George Noroian