Chef JoAnna Minneci
Chef JoAnna is a classically-trained chef who specializes in at-home fine dining. Like the reknown Julia Child, JoAnna first attended culinary school in her early 30's, and started cooking professionally soon after. While attending culinary school in Santa Monica, CA, she earned a 4.0 GPA as well as certifications in Nutrition, Cost Control, Culinary Management and Safety & Sanitation. Originally from Chicago, Chef JoAnna moved from Los Angeles to Nashville to establish a "Bed & Bistro" with an on-site restaurant and organic farm in Prospect, TN.
Chef JoAnna has appeared on several television programs. She was featured in a segment on "BBQ with Bobby Flay" ...
Chef JoAnna Minneci
Chef JoAnna is a classically-trained chef who specializes in at-home fine dining. Like the reknown Julia Child, JoAnna first attended culinary school in her early 30's, and started cooking professionally soon after. While attending culinary school in Santa Monica, CA, she earned a 4.0 GPA as well as certifications in Nutrition, Cost Control, Culinary Management and Safety & Sanitation. Originally from Chicago, Chef JoAnna moved from Los Angeles to Nashville to establish a "Bed & Bistro" with an on-site restaurant and organic farm in Prospect, TN.
Chef JoAnna has appeared on several television programs. She was featured in a segment on "BBQ with Bobby Flay" on Food TV, and has also appeared as a guest chef on several reality TV shows, including Kathy Griffin's "My Life on the D-List", MTV's "Next" and on "Survival of the Richest".
Chef JoAnna relocated to Tennessee in October, 2008 to start the next phase of her professional endeavors. In less than a year, along with her husband, Kelly Mohan, she has established "Mockingbird Acres" a Bed & Bistro on an Organic farm in Middle Tennessee.
Chef JoAnna offers the following professional services:
-- Personal Chef -- Casual weeknight dining tailored to your preferences.
http://chefjoanna.com/PersonalChefServices.html
-- In-Home Fine Dining -- Formal dining, multiple courses and candlelight: creating a restaurant experience at home.
http://chefjoanna.com/FormalDining.html
-- Small Private Parties -- Tray-passed appetizers, crêpe bar, omelet bar, and/or buffet service for up to 35 guests.
http://chefjoanna.com/CateringServices.html.
-- Cooking Lessons -- Hands-on lessons customized to exactly what you want to learn.
http://chefjoanna.com/lessons.html
-- Wine & Food Pairing -- A fun way to enjoy delicious food while learning about interesting wines.
http://chefjoanna.com/specialevents/winetasting/winetasting.html
-- Gift Certificates -- Her services can be given as a gift in any dollar amount.
http://chefjoanna.com/gifts.html
-- Culinary Advice -- Please visit
http://www.chefsline.com/chef/555/JoAnna-Minneci
-- Consultation -- Act as your liaison to the caterer/party planner you hire., review your menu and venue layout to make sure that it fits with the style of service you want to provide. She can also appear on-site to manage service staff and ensure that beautiful, delicious plates & platters are served to your guests.
-- Hostess Services -- Greet guests, introduce newcomers to other guests, pass hors d'oeuvres, clear glasses/plates, keep drinks filled, keep buffet neat, run errands as needed. When the event ends, assist guests with transportation, assist host in clean-up, and perform any other tasks as needed.
"As a chef my passion is for cooking delicious food using the freshest ingredients possible, incorporating both local and exotic vegetables and fruits into healthy dishes that are full of robust flavors. I'd love the opportunity to talk about what I have done...as well as what I can do for you. "
Chef JoAnna Minneci
ChefJoAnna@ChefJoAnna.com
http://ChefJoAnna.com
Nashville: 615-247-5800
Giles County: 931-242-2382
Huntsville: 256-513-9494
