In each client’s kitchen, Chef K accommodated different lifestyles. She often barbecued for the Jonas Brothers. Especially ribs. For James Cameron’s family, it was all about organic, sustainable cooking with seasonal ingredients grown on their land. The clan’s family meals required some juggling: Travis and Kourtney are vegan and gluten-free, Khloé only eats white meat… her calories…etc. “I’m really into it and can do all sorts of things, so everyone has her four options,” she says. “I did it over and over again.”
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Before she cooks for her clients, she peruses kitchen essentials and surveys taste buds. Plenty of pasta? They must like Italian. Peri peri seasoning? They are crazy about spices. what shall we do for dessert? “Open the freezer [and look at their ice creams]For example, if I see more ice pops, I might make sorbet. ‘ From there, she records her client’s preferences in a ‘permanent list’ and a ‘never list’.
In LA, we have a salad rule with Kylie Jenner’s favorite Chinese chicken salad. Chopped chicken, avocado, cranberries, shaved carrots, radishes, sunflower seeds and Chef K’s signature vinaigrette. “I mince everything really fine,” she explains. “So every forkful is delivered consistently.” Sizes are also important in terms of portions. Hailey and Justin Bieber are constantly requesting Kobe beef sliders for events she created after realizing that many women avoid eating big bites in public. you’ll eat more.”
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Meredith Hayden
When chef Meredith Hayden cooks for designer Joseph Altuzarra and husband Seth Weisman in the Hamptons, she’s surrounded by gorgeous fresh ingredients. “There’s a farmer’s market on almost every block,” she says. This is convenient for families who are conscious of nutrition. “I hate using the word healthy when talking about food because it means different things to different people.” Instead, say, “Think vegetables first. [when you’re cooking]and you’re already off on the right foot,” she suggests. “Treat meat like a luxury because it’s a luxury. It can be consumed sustainably.”
