Meet Chef Stephanye

Chef Stephanye is a Santa Barbara native, raised in Mexico, whose love of travel, nature, and different cultures has shaped her approach to cooking. As a trained professional and holistic chef, she creates seasonal, whole-food menus that emphasize fresh ingredients, premium fats, and bold yet balanced flavors. With a background in fine dining, luxury hospitality, catering, and private chef services, she blends California cuisine with Mediterranean, Asian, Italian, and Latin American influences to create memorable dining experiences that feel both elevated and personal.