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Vanessa Cantave
About
Vanessa Cantave, a passionate chef and entertaining expert, found her culinary calling after leaving a successful career in advertising and graduating from the French Culinary Institute. Born to Haitian parents in New York City, Vanessa's childhood was influenced by her mother's fascination with the abundance of food in American supermarkets and her father's love for budget-friendly dining. Vanessa's culinary journey began with a childhood attempt at making meatloaf, sparking a lifelong love for cooking and entertaining.
Despite initially studying political science at James Madison University, Vanessa's passion for food remained constant, leading her to eventually pursue her culinary dreams in New York City. Vanessa's diverse culinary experiences, from her family's kitchen to her time at culinary school, shaped her approach as a private chef and caterer. With a focus on the finer details, she creates unique and memorable dining experiences, emphasizing that "Love is in the details." Sixteen years into her culinary journey, Vanessa continues to thrive in the world of food, reflecting on her decision to become a chef as the best and most rewarding choice of her life.
Kitchens
Meals by Vanessa Cantave are prepared fresh in small batches in local kitchens across the country.
How it works
Small batch meals crafted by top culinary talent. Delivered to your door each week.
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Let us know what you love to eat, then choose your meal plan –– from 4 to 16 meals per week.
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Our chefs are in constant creation mode. Every weekly menu boasts new craveable meals for you to order.
Heat and plate
Every meal comes with Chef heating instructions. Set the table, plate your meal, and savor the experience.
Repeat
Choose something new every week or stick with your staples. We'll be in the kitchen cooking up your next mouth-watering meal.
Vanessa Cantave’s meal reviews
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4.4
Based on 10184 reviews
Roasted Italian Chicken
fav dish
Karen Parker · 09/17/25
Haitian Vegetable Stew (Legume)
Was very good. We like to change it up and have a vegetarian meal once in a while.
Amy Cooke · 09/17/25
Haitian Roasted Pork Griot
It was absolutely delicious
Ikenna Onyemekwu · 09/17/25
Breaded Chicken Cutlet
delish!
Ashley Trexler · 09/17/25
Roasted Italian Chicken
great meal but under cooked brussels.
Paul Loverro · 09/16/25
Roasted Italian Chicken
The chicken was delicious, but the vegetables needed seasoning
Valerie Serao · 09/16/25
Haitian Vegetable Stew (Legume)
Poor interpretation - should be mostly vegetables - greens, eggplant, cabbage, chayote = main ingredients with other root veggies sprinkled in not mostly rice. There were 4 beans. Could be better.
Nancy Luc · 09/16/25
Creamy Browned Butter Pasta
More lemon
Christine Kaslyn · 09/16/25
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