Born and raised in New York City, Chef Lisa Keenan brings more than two decades of experience in private dining, fine dining, and luxury catering to every table. She worked with David Bouley and managed private dining at Bouley Bakery (✻✻), developing an exacting eye for hospitality and detail. Her work with Creative Edge Parties, Restaurant Associates, and Olivier Cheng includes high-profile celebrations and an unforgettable royal event in Morocco. Her training at the Institute of Culinary Education, Peter Kump Cooking School, and Natural Gourmet Cookery School informs her Mediterranean, Southeast Asian, and plant-forward cooking. She favors market-fresh seafood, seasonal vegetables, and thoughtfully balanced menus, with experience tailoring meals for gluten-free, vegetarian, and low-histamine diets. Known for listening carefully to each client, Lisa creates vibrant, personal meals that make healthy eating feel inviting and effortless.