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Personal Chef

Rachel brings coast to coast culinary experience getting her start in her Bay Area hometown cooking at Facebook and Google to delivering expert technique and hospitality in fine dining, cooking classes, and private residences across DC. She specializes in French, Italian, and Latin American foods but has delved across a wide range of cuisines to meet her many clients and their differing tastes. When she’s not cooking, Rachel loves going on hikes, playing games, watching sports, such as basketball and football, and going to art events.

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Personal Chef

Nate has been an Executive Chef for six years and is known for blending creativity with comfort. Specializing in New American, Southern, and Caribbean cuisine, he draws inspiration from global flavors and his love of travel, bringing a fresh, worldly perspective to every dish. Nate also has a passion for crafting exceptional brick oven pizza, combining technique and bold flavor. Outside the kitchen, he enjoys exploring new restaurants, discovering unique ingredients, and spending quality time with family. Nate loves a great comedy show, music and sports.

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Personal Chef

Matteo is an Italian chef with a passion for creating personalized dining experiences that blend tradition and creativity. With over six years of experience in Italian and Mediterranean cuisine, he specializes in handmade pasta, artisan pizza, and breadmaking, with a strong focus on quality ingredients and clean execution.
He has worked as a personal chef for private and corporate events, developing a flexible approach to cooking — from plant-based menus to fully customized dishes — always aiming to deliver meals that are balanced, satisfying, and full of flavor.
Matteo is also passionate about open-fire cooking, appreciating its simplicity and the way it enhances natural flavors. A curious traveler, he has explored nearly 30 countries, constantly seeking new inspiration through food, culture, and music.

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Founder/Head Chef

Jamie-Claire carries in culinary flavors and techniques learned from generations of restaurant workers, travels across Southeast Asia, and over a decade of community based cooking experience. As a chef, they value developing novel pairings while honoring the cultural lineage of each dish they borrow. Through their leadership, they strive to create space both in and beyond the kitchen for each person to celebrate their strengths and to explore growth in a safe and supportive way. When not obsessed with food, they can be found dancing the night away or building community with neighbors.

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Operations Assistant

Olivia brings a background in international relations and hospitality to Meal Mate DC, where she supports both clients and chefs in creating seamless, personalized experiences. Drawing from her lived experiences in Oregon, Morocco, and Washington DC, Olivia values service that feels intentional, warm, and rooted in cultural curiosity. She is passionate about building systems that support both creativity in the kitchen and genuine relationships with clients. When she’s not working behind the scenes, she can be found performing circus arts, traveling abroad, or writing about the intersections of food, place, and personal growth.

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Finance Manager

Joseph has over 5 years experience in finance and administration, primarily in the the non-profit sector. He appreciates a thoughtfully made meal as much as a spreadsheet, and also dabbles in baking and gardening.