Your Chefs
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Chef Debra Santelli
Michelin-trained Chef Debra has worked as a functional health coach and health food chef for over 23 years, offering unique specialized meal planning and nutrition as a functional medicine provider. Debra has helped thousands of people regain their health and wellbeing while meeting their goals through food first.
Debra completed her training and certification in Nutritional Medicine and in Herbal Medicine through The American University of Complementary Medicine located in Los Angeles, where she studied in part, under the tutelage of Diana Noland, MPH, RD, CCN, DIFM and IFM faculty member. Debra also holds a degree from California State University, Fullerton. In addition, she is a Certified Health Coach, CNC, though The Trinity School of Natural Health. Debra understands continuing education and certification help her stay in the know and sets time yearly for this. Her most updated certification being in 2022. Debra also graduated from the prestigious Culinary Academy, Johnson & Wales University. Early on in Debra’s career, she worked for Michelin Star restaurants.
Endlessly fascinated by the power of food and the human body’s capacity to heal, Debra continues to study the latest research in Nutrition Science and Functional Medicine while spending equal time in the kitchen and at her local Farmer's Markets. Debra helps her clients cut through the many conflicting trends and gets to the heart of what is key for their own health in a practical, positive, and supportive space.
Chef Debra has worked for several Michelin star chefs, including Anthony Bourdain, Tom Colicchio, Mario Batali, Nancy Silverton, Scott Bryan, and Marcus Samuelsson.
Clients:include:
• Bill Gates and Family
• Jennifer Lawrance
• Angelina Jolie
• Heidi Klum
• Kirsten Teakman
• Emma Willis
• Jeff Bezos
• Saxena and White PA
• The Bug Bite and Shark Tank
• The Bronfman Family/ Seagram's Liquor
• Mayor Garcetti/ Los Angeles
• Will Smith and Jada Pinkett
• David Katzman/ Smile Direct Club
• Laura Ziskin
• Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld
• Sony Studios
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Chef Nicki Reiss
Michelin-trained Chef Nicki brings an unparalleled level of expertise and finesse to every culinary experience. With a remarkable track record of catering to the most discerning palates in the world, Chef Nicki has almost two decades of experience in the culinary industry. Her journey began at the esteemed Culinary Institute of America in New York. She had the privilege of training under renowned chefs such as Daniel Boulud in New York and Jean Georges Vongerichten in New York and the Bahamas. Chef Nicki has had the privilege of serving esteemed
Clients include:
• Elon Musk
• Gloria Steinem
• Ivanka Trump
• President Donald Trump
• Hillary Clinton
• Joni Mitchell
• Prince
• Mariah Carey
• Billy Bob Thornton
• Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi
• David & Victoria Beckham
• Simon & Natalie Fuller
• David Murdoch
• Jeff Bezos
• John McCoy & Family
• Ryan Seacrest
• Warren Beatty
• Casey & Laura Wasserman
• Sharon and Ozzy Osborne
• Roc-A-Fella Records
• Expedia
• Vanity Fair
• Quicksilver
• XIX Entertainment
• Wasserman Media Group
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Chef Marlize Erasmus
Born in South Africa, Chef, Caterer, and Event Planner Marlize always had a creative mind and passion for cooking. Her love for traveling and adventure brought her to the United States in 1998 where she fell in love with the coastal town of Jupiter, Florida. She enjoyed working as an interior design assistant for 13 years in Palm Beach assisting with custom home projects from conception to completion.
After giving birth to her son Nicolas in 2009, she always knew she wanted to follow her real passion, and enrolled at the Lincoln Culinary Institute in West Palm Beach where she studied Culinary Arts and graduated in 2012.
Determined to jump right in she opened her own business the same year and has been cooking and creating ever since. She has had the privilege to work on some unique and challenging projects and events. Her knowledge and years of attention to detail, work ethic and sense of style is evident in her culinary talents.
Always eager to expand her culinary knowledge, she loves traveling with her son Nicolas and daughter Mila to different countries to learn, educate and stay ahead of new culinary trends and experiences while spending time with family.
Clients include:
• American Humane
• Blue Ox Films
• Flagler Museum
• I Love Dust
• Carlos Serrao
• Maria and Carlos Prieto
• Jennifer and Carlos Prieto
• Resin Projects
• Nike (Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Michelle Wie, Brooks Koepka
• Tide and Table
• Greystar
• Dr Walid and Homie Mangal
• Krista + Homes
• Kravet Inc
• Nicoletti Group
• Gary and Pauline Hartogh
• Charl and Rosalind Schwartzel
• Puma Golf (Rickie Fowler)
• Sevenstar Yacht Transport
• The Medalist Golf Club
• Turner Sports
• Capitol One The Match Champions for Charity
• Tiger & Manning VS Phil and Brady