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Traveling Private Chef and Catering Company: Chef Little Bit of “Taste Buds Matter LLC”
Chef Little Bit is a Queens based private chef and catering company who creates what she refers to as holistic “Veggital Nutri-meals”, creatively modifying recipes & products based on your individual food preferences, allergens, likes and dislikes. She will form a collaborative fitness/ nutritional diet plan suitable for each individual’s health needs, characteristics, status, preferences, and lifestyle. Chef Little Bit specializes in taste buds and the significance of herbs, spices & the produce we consume. She remains a strong food advocate for youth, the elderly & community development. Some examples of her extended teachings and contributions towards neighborhoods &
essential causes that impact herself & her environment include: ”Heal Through Food“ models, a creative arts theme-based Pop-Up venue consisting of specialized dishes, recipes, demos, and classes catered to clients that may seek a holistic life path or teaching . Her recipes have been featured in both “Queens Library Magazines Winter Recipes” and “Queens People Eating.” She hopes to continue her studies and culinary journey on the road, while still being of assistance to others as she begins to write her first book. For more information on Chef Little Bit visit www.Tastebudsmatterllc.com or follow her on Instagram @healthroughfoodnyc.
Spotlight Profile: Chef Bernadette Alvelo-Miller CEO of “Bernadette’s Place LLC”
Chef Bernadette’s passion for cooking began as a child. Her Puerto Rican culture was passed down through her parents and grandparents, and her lessons were taught in the kitchen. Bernadette clearly recalls stories about why we eat what was cooked. She grew up in a diverse neighborhood with the ability to enjoy a variety of different cuisines. “It was the wonder of ingredients that grew my curiosity towards the culinary world,” she said. Bernadette knew that food has so much history. That its roots make you feel as if you belong, and she always found herself around food. She started out by learning how to create the food she enjoyed eating on her own, and would cook for friends and family—who also loved her food. In 2015, Bernadette entered the Food Pathway Program offered by NYCHA so she could open her own business. She soon graduated and continued to grow her culinary credentials. In 2017, she had her youngest daughter, and during that time at home with her, decided to enter the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, named after the famous 19th-century French chef.
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Bernadette graduated from the online program with her diploma in Culinary Arts. But she refused to stop there, and went on to receive an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts in 2020. Bernadette’s Place LLC creates wonderfully authentic dishes and will cater your private event. Her dedicated team includes Mr. Noel Merritt, sous chef and an army veteran who worked in the New York City school system as a cafeteria cook. He ensures the brigade system is in order. Miss Neysha Diaz, the entremetier who is self-taught and has learned the health benefits of vegetables, and Miss Susana Diaz, is the manager who assists in the kitchen and ensures everything is in order. “Until today, I continue to educate myself,” Bernadette said. “Cooking is not just making food, it’s an artistic form. There is always room for creativity with so many different combinations of flavors. I find it to be endless and enjoy seeking new blends.” For more information on Chef Bernadette Alvelo-Miller visit https:// bernadettesplacellc.com or reach out via email at bernadettesplacellc@gmail.com.
