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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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4.5
Based on 13079 reviews
Haitian Cashew Chicken
The rice was gummy and the chicken was dry. Didn’t like this one at all. Didn’t even finish it.
Marcella Spear · 02/15/26
Roasted Garlic Salmon Fillets
Very dry
Kandis Patch · 02/15/26
Haitian Cashew Chicken
Loved the taste but the included lime wedge was minuscule. The extra acid hit at the end would have kicked it up a major notch. Balanced to ever so slightly fatty feel- not overly so.
Core Nedo · 02/15/26
Creamy Browned Butter Pasta
The greens were so chewy that it was difficult to break down to eat! They really need to be cut more so someone doesn’t choke on it. I nearly did! The flavor was very good but lacked sauce.
Doreen Nacht · 02/15/26
Creamy Browned Butter Pasta
I suggest a larger or 2 slices of lemon to squeeze over the top. 1 didn’t do the job.
Kimberly Kilmer · 02/15/26
Creamy Browned Butter Pasta
Tasty but needs veggies for nutrition. Gets boring with so much buttered needles
Sandra Young · 02/14/26
Braised Short Rib Breakfast Hash
Rich, yummy. Potatoes could have been more well done. Would have liked a little more meat.
Arielle Griffin · 02/14/26
Braised Short Rib Breakfast Hash
I'm in the middle of this because it was tasty but the potatoes were undercooked and very hard. Enjoyed everything else. Maybe if the potatoes were smaller they would seem undercooked.
Melissa Watkins · 02/14/26