“One of the greatest pleasures of my life has been that I have never stopped learning about Good Cooking and Good Food.”

– Edna Lewis, the grand dame of southern cooking (chef, restaurateur, teacher)

4 Reasons to hire a personal chef for your dinner party

  • More time to spend with family & friends
  • A restaurant experience at home
  • A tailored menu for you & your guests
  • A planning and shopping partner
  • A clean kitchen

curated parties,  cooking classes and demos


essence over expanse

As a personal chef, I am able to emphasize high caliber ingredients and flavor over the quantity of servings. By focusing on the essence, I create a more impactful and memorable experience with each party, cooking class and demonstration.

Your Plate or Mine is a nod to a casual and friendly shared food experience in an atmosphere of intimacy, camaraderie and curiosity.

Your Plate or Mine =

Crafted Menus + Shared Moments 

 

 

Helping You Eat What You Love

meet the owner

chef Donna

Chef donna

Personal Chef Donna, owner of Your Plate or Mine, Inc., has a passion for cooking and teaching and is excited to connect with you. Heavily inspired by the food prepared by her Louisiana and Mississippi elders, the Los Angeles native has refined her culinary craft into personalized versions of her California Comfort Cuisine. She also modifies recipes for those practicing alternative diets. Whether you’d like to learn kitchen skills to work faster in the kitchen, how to prepare traditional family-style dishes or looking to nurture your inner chef with restaurant-inspired cuisine, Chef Donna and her team will help you to eat what you love!

Chef Donna is graduate of UCLA and Pepperdine University. She was a elementary school teacher and worked as an HR Director for a large school district.  She is certified with the United States Personal Chef Association (USPCA) and the  International  Associations of Professions (IAP) Career College.