From Culinary School to the Tables of Champions

I've built my career across decades of fine dining, private service, and high-profile events throughout the Bay Area and Monterey County. My path includes formal culinary training, mentorship under celebrated chefs, and years spent perfecting farm-to-table technique sourced from the region I call home.

Today, I bring that same precision and warmth to every private dinner, exclusive event, and Chef's Table experience — treating every table like the most important one I've ever set.

Hi, I’m Chef Nance.


Credentials & associations

Les Toques Blanches Monterey Chapter

American Culinary Federation Monterey Bay Chapter

Les Disciples d' Auguste Escoffier International

Les Dames de' Escoffier Monterey Chapter

American Institute of Wine & Food Monterey Bay Chapter


Personal Touch

Every menu built around you and your guests

Farm-to-Table

Locally sourced, seasonal ingredients in every dish

Proven Excellence

Trusted by athletes, executives & high-profile clients