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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.
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Vanessa Cantave’s meal reviews
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4.4
Based on 12220 reviews
Haitian Vegetable Stew (Legume)
I love this dish however this particular portion the rice tasted old. Love it in general though!
Heather Ware · 12/27/25
Breaded Chicken Cutlet
Very good but a little dry. I added some fresh squeezed lemon.
Nate Baker · 12/26/25
Garlic Shrimp & Roasted Tomatoes
I order this one often, its always really good!
Dominique Bultsma · 12/26/25
Haitian Vegetable Stew (Legume)
Stew is Ok. Would prefer more vegetables instead of fried plantain.
Lori Jeanne Peloquin · 12/26/25
Breaded Chicken Cutlet
I would have loved a little more pasta, but this meal is fantastic.
Talon Zwetzig · 12/26/25
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Spiced Winter Squash & Chestnut Soup
Weird taste, not what I expected. Salty but not in a good way. Consistency is also kind of watery, not creamy.
Sage Betko · 12/26/25
Haitian Vegetable Stew (Legume)
The stew was delightful but there wasn't enough stew and far too much rice -- the proportions were just wrong.
Megan Beaumont · 12/26/25
Roasted Garlic & Herb Beef Tenderloin
Very filling. Great flavor. Beans were a little bland but was a good balance for everything else. Will get again.
Tina K · 12/25/25