Creating Memorable Experiences
New York, New Jersey
Personal Chef & Catering Services
Our Mission
Flavorful Meals with Fresh, Local Ingredients
We’re a woman-led, minority-owned culinary company passionate about creating meals that feel personal, beautifully crafted, and unforgettable. We cook with fresh, local ingredients from trusted farms and build menus around the foods you love most — vibrant, nourishing, and full of flavor.
Our dishes are simple in the best way: ingredient-forward, intentional, and made with care. This is our craft, and we’re honored to share it with you.
Chef Abyssinia LLC is a personal chef and catering company serving NYC & NJ, specializing in private dining, intimate events, and curated culinary experiences tailored to each client.
Fresh, Organic, Seasonal Ingredients
We source directly from local farms to keep our menus fresh, organic, and seasonal year-round. Flavor starts with the ingredients — and we take that seriously.
“Abyssinia was delightful. She was very organized, the food was delicious and she was very easy to have in our home. Plus when she was finished, the kitchen was immaculate We really enjoyed the whole experience!”
Personal Chef
Bring the restaurant experience home. Our personal chef services include custom menus, in-home preparation, full service, and a completely tailored dining experience using fresh, local ingredients.
Event Catering
From intimate celebrations to corporate functions, we offer customized catering that fits your event, taste, and vision. Servers, bartenders, and rentals are available for a seamless experience.
Cooking Classes
Hands-on cooking classes for all skill levels. From Caribbean and Mexican flavors to Italian classics and more — each class is tailored to your interests and taught with warmth, patience, and joy.
Get to Know Abyssinia
Abyssinia discovered her love for cooking at 10 years old, and that passion has shaped her entire journey. After graduating from Johnson & Wales University with a degree in Culinary Arts & Food Service Management — and studying wine in Germany — she returned home to New York to build a culinary career rooted in creativity, connection, and flavor...…….
Sustainability That Starts in the Kitchen
We’re committed to sustainability through composting, eco-friendly practices, waste reduction, and sourcing from local farms.
#GoGreen #SustainableDining #EcoFriendlyMeals …..learn more
—Betty
Absolutely amazingly delicious food. Chef Abyssinia catered my daughter’s birthday party for about 50 people last weekend and everyone loved her food. This is my second event she catered. Her salmon is so good, ribs is made to perfection, seasonal veggies is the best veggies you will ever have, even the pickiest eaters will love it. You get the idea, everything she makes is phenomenal. Her and her team are very friendly and professional and pay attention to detail and she’s very easy to work with. She will be my go to for any event that I have.
— Amit
We had a wonderful experience working with Chef Abyssinia, who prepared a memorable vegetarian tasting menu for an 8-guest dinner party at my home. The food was incredible, with gorgeous presentation and a perfectly paced service. Everything about the process was convenient and enjoyable because of her pleasant, joyful nature, from developing the menu, to the food prep and cleanup. Punctual, professional, and a truly talented chef, highly recommended and we look forward to working with her in the future!
— Mark
Chef Abyssinia was terrific! I set up a cooking class for 4 people for my wife's birthday. The food was delicious, she did an excellent job working with my wife and two adult kids, and we really enjoyed ourselves. The communication in advance and payment process was seamless, and she texted me on the way to let me know she was running a few minutes late, so she's obviously responsible and conscientious. I recommend her highly and will definitely plan on using her again.
