Meet Chef Amy

Chef Amy creates customized Chinese family-style dining experiences for private dinners, birthday celebrations, family gatherings, and special events across Los Angeles’ Westside.

With more than 15 years of cooking experience, Amy brings the warmth and variety of Chinese home cooking directly to her clients’ tables. Her menus are thoughtfully designed for sharing, with a balance of comforting stews, savory meat and seafood dishes, fresh vegetables, handmade specialties, rice, and noodles.

Amy’s Story

Amy’s love of cooking began with the everyday meals and shared tables of Chinese family life. For her, food has always been more than individual dishes—it is a way to care for people, welcome guests, and bring family and friends together.

After moving to Los Angeles, Amy began sharing her cooking with neighbors, families, churches, and community groups. What started with intimate meals and small cooking gatherings has grown into Amy’s Private Kitchen, offering customized Chinese dining experiences for both private homes and larger celebrations.

Today, Amy prepares family-style menus for gatherings of approximately 4–35 guests, from relaxed dinners with friends to birthdays, holiday celebrations, and community events.

Amy’s Approach

Every gathering is different, so every menu is personal.

Amy works with each client to create a balanced menu based on the number of guests, dietary preferences, favorite flavors, and style of the occasion. Dishes can be adjusted for different spice levels, and vegetarian or vegan options may be included when requested.

The food is prepared with care and served family-style, allowing guests to share a variety of dishes and enjoy the meal together.

Handmade Specialties

Handmade food is an important part of Amy’s cooking.

Depending on the menu and size of the gathering, Amy may prepare specialties such as handmade dumplings, steamed or pan-fried buns, hand-rolled noodles, and Chinese pancakes. These dishes bring traditional craftsmanship and an especially personal touch to the table.

Private Dining and Celebrations

Amy’s services include:

• Family-style parties and special events
• Private dining experiences
• Birthday and holiday celebrations
• Family and community gatherings
• Customized Chinese menus
• Private cooking classes and workshops

Whether you are planning an intimate dinner or a lively celebration, Amy’s goal is simple: to create delicious food, a welcoming table, and an experience that brings people together.

Cooking Classes

Amy also offers hands-on Chinese cooking experiences for private groups and community gatherings.

Her workshops focus on practical techniques and approachable home-style cooking. Guests can learn skills such as preparing fillings, making dough and wrappers, folding dumplings, building flavor, and cooking traditional dishes from scratch.

Private classes are available by request.