Today we’d like to introduce you to Kristin Michaels.
Kristin, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I’m a private chef. I began my culinary journey while attending college as a means to bring family and friends together. After graduating from UCLA, I attended the Le Cordon Bleu, California Culinary Academy in San Francisco.
In 2004, I moved to Hawaii to launch my career as a chef. I have trained and collaborated with a diverse team of master chefs, and my experience in renowned restaurants honed my fundamental kitchen skills and broadened my culinary techniques.
Through the years, I’ve fed a diverse clientele, from restaurateurs and entertainers, to entrepreneurs and professional athletes, as well as hundreds of friends and families. I continue to expand my culinary range as my cuisine and palate evolves.
I now chef seasonally in the Palm Desert and Palm Springs region of California and on the island of Maui in Hawaii.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
I think the hardest part of this job is that you are never off. So much takes place outside of the kitchen. People aren’t aware how much work is involved with the marketing, the emailing, the client communication, the invoicing and money collection, not to mention bookkeeping and taxes. You also physically work long hours on your feet. When you are cooking back-to-back meals, it’s an easy fourteen-hour day.
Also it’s ironic how many say the culinary industry is a man’s world when, back in the day, it was a woman who prepared dinners and created meals. In a kitchen, I think women have to work harder to “prove” themselves. But the care that women chefs I have worked with execute in their preparations, plating, organization, the consideration for the other stations, and especially the cleaning is beyond compare.
As you know, we’re big fans of Chef Kristin Michaels. For our readers who might not be as familiar, what can you tell them about the brand?
I offer a boutique private dining experience
I take pride in sourcing quality ingredients and preparing dishes that enhance their natural flavors.
I curate each gathering with innovative menus that showcase expertly prepared and beautifully plated dishes. I also offer chef-prepared, fully cooked, complete gourmet meals delivered to your door. Our team is professional and discrete, and we always respect the privacy of every client.
Our experienced and dedicated staff ensure all guests are taken care of, and I personally take pride in bringing people together for an unforgettable dining experience.
How can people work with you, collaborate with you, or support you?
Our team is here to feed people, to nourish them and help them mark special moments. So anyone who goes on a family vacation, or romantic getaway, or celebration planned in the Palm Springs area, please give us a call. I invite you personally to join us for a meal.
Contact Info:
- Website: ChefKristin.com
- Instagram: @ChefKristinMichaels
- Facebook: @ChefKristinMichaels
- Linkedin: Chef Kristin Michaels
- Twitter: @TheRealChefKris
Image Credits
David Randall Photography
