Meet Chef Lauren

Cooking has been my passion for as long as I can remember.

My style blends traditional and modern flavors with a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients. Whether I’m crafting a custom menu for your special event or preparing your weekly meals, my goal is to make every meal one you actually enjoy (and to take a little stress off your plate in the process).

I love creating food that feels good to eat, and tailoring every detail to fit your tastes and needs. From cozy dinners to big celebrations, I’m here to make every occasion feel special, thoughtful, and easy.

A little about my background:

Penn State Entrepreneurship grad (2019)…. the business sense behind the brand

Trained at the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio, Texas (2024)

ServSafe Food Manager Certified (2025)….your food is in safe hands

Trained at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa, California (2026)

Services

Meal Prep

Enjoy fresh, chef-prepared meals all week without the stress.

Completely customized to your tastes, dietary needs, and schedule.

Private Events

Transform your home into a private dining experience with a fully customized menu, expertly prepared and beautifully presented just for you and your guests.

Your Questions, Answered

Absolutely! I work with all dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut allergies, and other restrictions. During our consultation, we'll discuss all dietary requirements in detail to create a menu that everyone can enjoy safely. Food safety and guest comfort are my top priorities.
Meal prep services include menu planning, grocery shopping, cooking in your home, portioning meals into containers, labeling with prepared date, and complete kitchen cleanup. Meals are designed to stay fresh for 5-6 days when properly refrigerated.
I primarily serve Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. For locations outside this area, please contact me to discuss possibilities.
Pricing varies based on the service type (meal prep vs private events), number of guests, menu complexity, and event duration. Contact me for a detailed quote tailored to your specific needs.

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"Chef made our life easier! Professional, clean, and flexible! Food is outstanding and loved her creativity."

Tyler Cherington
Chef Lauren + her team were absolutely wonderful throughout the entire experience. She cooked for my bachelorette party of 18 girls with multiple dietary restrictions + made it look easy! The food was delicious and the team’s positive energy made it that much more enjoyable. 10/10 would recommend for your next private event :)

Liz Barney
We had Chef Lauren come serve for my mom's 50th birthday brunch, and the whole experience was wonderful. She was such a pleasure to work with - very responsive, patient, understanding, with great energy from beginning to end. She brought a fun sense of creativity and worked with us to design the tablescape, color coordination, decor, etc. She also happens to be extremely talented at floral arrangements, which came out gorgeous! She clearly loves the work that she does, goes all out for her clients, and delivers an amazing product/experience. The assistants she brought with her were wonderful as well. We keep kosher, which can be tricky when working with menus/food, but Lauren was so willing and excited to make it work for us. As you can tell, we are big fans and would highly recommend using her for your next small-scale event!

Ayala Rosenthal
My family has enjoyed working with Chef Lauren both for meal prep and for a private event! She is an awesome chef but also just wonderful to work with: communicative, flexible, thoughtful, and creative. We strongly recommend working with her!

Hannah Pileggi
“Chef Lauren has been cooking for us once a week for the last 10 months and I highly recommend her! She cooks all our favorites, but is also open to trying new recipes we find and has made great suggestions based on what our family likes. The process of choosing meals and her shopping for the ingredients and cooking is so easy and convenient. I love coming home to a refrigerator full of home cooked meals and snacks for the week. “

- Emily Mamakos