The Culinistas

The Culinistas is a culinary brand that aims to bring people together through the joy of sharing a meal. With their private chef services, they match top culinary talent with households for various needs such as weekly meal preps, gatherings, cooking classes, and long-term arrangements. Their chefs have been featured in prestigious publications like The Wall Street Journal and Vogue.

In addition to their chef services, The Culinistas also offers a content platform called Culinista Kitchen®. This platform provides a complete library of recipes, menus, and culinary strategies for home cooks and hosts at all levels. Scheduled to launch in 2023, it will serve as a valuable resource, providing education, inspiration, and culinary services.

The Culinistas was founded in 2006 by Jill Donenfeld, a renowned chef and hospitality expert, who sought to facilitate connections around the table. Together with co-founder Tiana Tenet, they have expanded the brand by introducing a high-tech, high-touch approach to eating well in the home. Their ultimate goal is to free people from intimidation and enable them to have the pleasurable experience of cooking, hosting, and gathering around food