Best Personal Chefs in DC

Meet Our Founder

Dara honed her proverbial knife skills on the line in some of New York’s busiest restaurant and media test kitchens. She’s developed and styled recipes for The New York Times best-selling cookbooks and T.V. programs like ABC’s The View.

After long, late nights in restaurants, Dara’s desire for a happy, balanced workplace in the culinary industry led her to pursue opportunities as a personal chef.  Preparing meals for peoples’ important life events and everyday living was rewarding in a way that her other work hadn’t yet been.  Opening the door for other chefs to find this rewarding work/life balance has become an equal passion.

The Nourish Culinary crew is a team of culinary experts who share Dara’s passion for crafting wholesome foods and nourishing experiences. From professional athletes with strict dietary plans to bustling households with picky palates, Dara’s team has become a vital fixture in their clients’ everyday lives.

Dara lives in North Bethesda with her husband, Michael, and their three children who completely take their live-in private chef for granted—but always clear their plates.