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Testimonials:

“Thank you so much for the exquisite meals and services you provided us. The menus have always been varied, nutritious, and flavorful” Rev. James Overend Parochial Vicar of Saint Vincent de Paul

“Thank you so much for the wonderful meals. Not only you got us healthy with great food but you have also saved my marriage”. I can never thank you enough” Steve Fodor

“Chef Marie, we would like to thank you for your wonderful presentation that was not only helpful, but also amusing. It was a very enjoyable evening, and we can all benefit from your healthy suggestions” Executive Women International of Orange County

“Thank you for the wonderful and memorable New Year’s Eve dinner. Our guests were very complimentary of all the delicious hors-d’oeuvres, fabulous entrées, and sumptuous desserts. Your presentation, services, everything was just perfect.” Mr. and Mrs. Scott Pressley

“Thank you for your wonderful contribution to my wedding day and the delicious food. Everyone raved about you, especially the Mayor of Newport Beach and his wife. It was a pleasure working with you and I know that we will work together again soon.”
Mrs. Robin Lugar

“Thank you for all the hard work, attention to details, and the contributions you made for our party. The food was fantastic and the party a huge success. A heart felt thanks from us all.” Mrs. Anna Jablon

“In recognition and Appreciation of your Contribution to the Success of our Child Nutrition Programs, we would like to honor you at an Open House at Canyon View Elementary School”
The Director and Supervisors of Irvine School District Nutrition Programs

“Thanks so much for all the work you did. We received nothing but praises for your beautiful buffet. Our Christmas Party turned out to be splendid and everything you served was delicious and healthy.”
Mrs. Louise Husak

Master Chef Marie is a native of Paris, France where she grew up around gourmet foods and wines. For generations, traditional French cuisine has been passed down through her family. It was at a very young age that her culinary interest started. Being a National Table Tennis Champion, she realized the importance of good nutrition in order to perform her best. She holds a Culinary Arts Degree, including Food and Beverage Management from Century Business College. She is also a licensed bartender. She has many certifications related to culinary arts, nutrition, and sports:
- Certified Fitness Nutritionist (NESTA)
- Certified Professional Food Manager by the American Food Safety Institute
- Certificate from the World Pastry Forum for continuing education (Accredited by the ACF and IACF)
- Certified Cake Decorator, Courses I, II, and III (Wilton Cake Decoration School)
- Certified Sport Trainer and Educator (FFTT)
- Certified State Table Tennis Coach (USTTA)
- Certified Tennis Instructor (USPTR and Van Der Meer Tennis University)
- Certified Soccer Coach (CYSA)

For years, she worked with many world-renowned chefs throughout the hotel-restaurant business in order to perfect her culinary skills. She also worked in the school cafeteria system to study children's food habits. Combining her knowledge from sports and the culinary fields, she created her own recipes to satisfy the needs of the sports and health conscious. She has researched and studied many health conditions such as obesity, diabetes, cholesterol control, heart disease, cancer and food allergies in order to accommodate an increased demand from her clients.

She continues to teach her way of cooking to culinary arts students, cooks, and homemakers. Whenever possible, she also coaches young top athletes in her fields of interest. She appeared on television and received excellent reviews from various magazines or newspapers such as OC Metro Magazine, Westways Magazine and Uptown San Diego District Magazine. On a regular basis, she continues to attend conferences and educational programs on health, sports coaching and culinary arts. She has also volunteered her time with sports programs in different cities and schools Districts.

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