Creating Memorable Experiences
New York, New Jersey
Personal Chef & Catering Services
Our Mission
Flavorful Meals with Fresh, Local Ingredients
Our woman-led and minority-owned company is dedicated to providing customized meals and unforgettable dining experiences while minimizing our environmental impact. We use only the freshest local ingredients to craft menus tailored to each client's unique palate. Our dishes are creative, flavorful, and nutritious, featuring fruits, vegetables, and healthier alternatives. By focusing on simplicity, we let the natural flavors of our ingredients shine. This is our passion, and we can’t wait to share it with you.
Chef Abyssinia LLC is a top-tier personal chef and catering service serving NYC and NJ, specializing in private dining, event catering, and meal delivery—creating unforgettable culinary experiences tailored to you.
Fresh, Organic, Seasonal Ingredients Sourced Locally
We source the majority of our ingredients from trusted local farms, ensuring our clients receive fresh, organic, and seasonal ingredients year-round.
“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
Our personal chef services bring a full-service restaurant experience to your home. Whether you're hosting an elegant dinner party or need expert meal planning assistance, our professional chefs for hire in NYC & NJ create customized, chef-crafted meals using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Indulge in a luxury dining experience without leaving your home.
Event Catering
From corporate event catering to family functions, our team offers customized catering services in NYC & NJ to meet your unique needs. Need servers, bartenders, or event rentals? Contact us today – we’ve got you covered for a seamless, unforgettable event experience.
Cooking Classes
Our intimate cooking classes offer you and your guests the opportunity to learn how to create dishes from a variety of global cuisines. Whether you're interested in Caribbean, Mexican, Italian, or other cultural dishes, each class is customized to your preferences. Book a cooking class today and explore new culinary skills tailored to your tastes!
Weekly Meal Delivery
Save $10 on your order, use discount code “WELCOME2025”
Virtual Cooking & Meal Planning Services
We offer virtual cooking lessons, meal planning services, and one-on-one consultations to help you eat well and stay healthy, all from the comfort of your home. Whether you’re learning new recipes or planning your meals, our virtual sessions are flexible and easy—no advanced tech needed, just a smartphone or computer with WiFi. Inquire today to elevate your culinary skills remotely.
Get to Know Abyssinia
Executive Chef
Abyssinia discovered her love for cooking at the age of 10 and quickly became fascinated with the culinary arts. She pursued her passion and joined a culinary arts program in high school that unknowingly set her on a path to culinary success.
She received a bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts and Food Service Management from Johnson and Wales University, where she also studied pastry arts. Always eager to learn more, Abyssinia traveled to Germany to study wine before returning home to New York..…….
“Saving Our Planet One Meal at a Time with Sustainable, Eco-Friendly Dining Practices"
#GoGreen #ZeroWasteHospitality #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.
December, 2022
— 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!
October, 2022
— 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.
April, 2022
