Private Chef Alissa Ardisi

Hi, I’m Alissa Ardisi, the chef and holistic nutritionist behind Holistic Curated Kitchen. My culinary journey began at Johnson & Wales University in Miami, where I earned my degree in Culinary Arts and Food & Beverage Management. During my time at JWU, I had the privilege of studying abroad in Italy spending two unforgettable months cooking in a restaurant in Florence and traveling through Tuscany, learning true farm-to-table cooking, rustic techniques, and the art of simple, intentional food.

My passion for healing through food led me to pursue my Holistic Nutritionist certification, allowing me to combine classical culinary training with integrative nutrition principles. Today, I specialize in gluten-free, lactose-free, anti-inflammatory cooking, and I love helping clients with autoimmune conditions feel supported, nourished, and empowered through food that tastes as good as it makes them feel.

I am also the author of Dirty Carnivore, where I share my personal journey, real-food philosophy, and recipes designed to help people reclaim their health through intentional eating.

Through my personal chef services, retreats, events, and online content, my mission is to show that eating for your health doesn’t have to be restrictive it can be vibrant, flavorful, and deeply healing.

For me, cooking is...

My passion and it saved my life by learning how properly fuel my body and lower inflammation.

I learned to cook at...

Johnson & Wales University North Miami, FL and Ganzo, Firenze Italy

A cooking secret...

Having a great time cooking makes the food taste better.

My menus

Italian menu

STARTER

All inclusive

Locally sourced fresh burrata crostini on locally made sourdough with a balsamic glaze drizzle

FIRST COURSE

All inclusive

In house caeser dressing salad with toasted gluten free garlic bread crumbs, red onion and romaine lettuce

MAIN COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Italian Bolognese with fresh made pasta w/ sourdough bread

Chicken Parmesan over creamy polenta and broccolini

DESSERT

All inclusive

Fresh made tiramisu

Latin Summer Feast

STARTER

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Watermelon, Cucumber & Tajín Skewers Fresh mint, lime

Whipped Avocado & Roasted Corn Dip Served with plantain chips and seasonal vegetables

FIRST COURSE

Choose 1 dish

Pineapple Tropical Salad Mixed greens, grilled pineapple, cucumber, avocado, pickled red onions, toasted pepitas, cilantro-lime vinaigrette

Avocado & Charred Corn Salad Mixed greens, Fire-roasted corn Black beans, Pickled red onions, Cherry tomatoes, Toasted pepitas, Cilantro-lime vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive

Mojo Seasoned Chicken Citrus, garlic, oregano, fresh herbs

Chimichurri Skirt Steak (or flank steak) In house made chimichurri and sliced steak for sharing

DESSERT

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Coconut Tres Leches-Style Cake

Asian BBQ

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Asian BBQ Chicken Skewers Sweet soy, ginger, garlic glaze

Asian Cucumber & Sesame Salad Cucumber, scallions, toasted sesame, rice vinegar dressing w/ rice noodles

Shishto peppers

FIRST COURSE

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Asian Cucumber & Sesame Salad Cucumber, scallions, toasted sesame, rice vinegar dressing

MAIN COURSE

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Honey-Soy Grilled Chicken Thighs Finished with charred scallions

Teriyaki Salmon Glazed with ginger, garlic, and sesameSesame Vegetables, Seasonal vegetables with toasted sesame oil, Asian Slaw Cabbage, carrots, herbs, citrus-sesame vinaigrette

DESSERT

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Grilled Pineapple Sundae Bar Warm grilled pineapple with vanilla ice cream and toasted coconut

Mediterranean Farm to table

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Crispy Polenta with a bruschetta

FIRST COURSE

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Butter Lettuce & Strawberry Salad with: avocado pickled shallots toasted almonds cucumber ribbons champagne herb vinaigrette

MAIN COURSE

All inclusive