Juliette Carnevale

Cooking for the joy of it · San Clemente, CA

About Me

Hi, I’m Juliette, the owner of Your Table supper club and a private chef. Cooking and gathering have always been a part of my life thanks to my grandpa. Growing up, gardening, foraging, cooking a good meal and lingering around the table were simply part of the everyday. That way of living still shapes so much of how I cook today.

I spent years working in food and health marketing before realizing that what excited me most wasn't marketing behind the scenes - it was the food itself and the experience it could create for people. I went on to study holistic nutrition, where my fascination with food as medicine became something that's now deeply ingrained in the way I cook and live. I care about eating seasonally, choosing whole, nourishing ingredients and understanding how food can help us feel our best. But I also believe food is one of life's greatest pleasures, and allowing yourself to simply enjoy it is a form of wellness too - drink the wine, eat the fatty cheese, add butter to the dish! There’s a balance to it all, and I like to empower others to remember that.

My cooking is seasonal, colorful and ingredient-driven, with a big focus on flavor and freshness. I source locally whenever I can, grow what I can in my own garden, and love making things from scratch - from bread and butter to infused oils and pickled vegetables. I think food tastes best when you start with great ingredients and don't overcomplicate them. I'm constantly inspired by what's around me - the seasons, nature, places I travel, meals I've eaten and people I've shared them with - so my cooking is always evolving alongside my own experiences.

More than anything, I like to have fun and find ways to celebrate every day. I cook because I love creating memorable experiences for others - a reason to slow down, gather around a table and be fully present with the people you're sharing it with.

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