With over 20 years of professional culinary experience, I provide personalized in-home cooking services designed around each client’s lifestyle, preferences and nutritional goals.

From weekly meal preparation to daily home cooking, every menu is thoughtfully planned using fresh, high-quality ingredients. I also offer customized meal planning, grocery shopping and kitchen organization to make everyday life simpler and more enjoyable.

I specialize in French, Italian, American, Brazilian and health-focused cuisine, always creating meals that are both delicious and nourishing.

My goal is to provide a professional, reliable and personalized culinary experience that allows my clients to enjoy exceptional food in the comfort of their own home.

For me, cooking is...

creating fresh, personalized meals that bring people together and make everyday life easier.

I learned to cook at...

through more than 20 years of professional experience working in restaurants and preparing personalized meals for clients.

A cooking secret...

Listening to my clients, respecting every ingredient, and paying attention to every detail.

My menus

Cape Cod Coastal Harvest

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Wellfleet Oyster Fresh Wellfleet oyster with cucumber mignonette, lemon oil and micro herbs

FIRST COURSE

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Pan-Seared Day Boat Scallops Day boat scallops served over sweet corn purée, crispy pancetta, brown butter beurre noisette and chive oil

MAIN COURSE

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Butter-Poached Maine Lobster Butter-poached lobster tail served with sweet corn succotash, grilled asparagus and lobster bisque reduction

DESSERT

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Blueberry & Lavender Panna Cotta Vanilla bean panna cotta with wild Massachusetts blueberries, lavender honey, butter tuile, edible flowers and lemon zest

A Midsummer Evening Signature Fine Dining Tasting Menu

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Whipped Brie Foam Silky whipped Brie foam served in a tasting spoon, finished with an apricot molecular bubble, a delicate pistachio tuile, flaky sea salt, and fresh micro lemon thyme

FIRST COURSE

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Pan-Seared Scallops Perfectly seared sea scallops served over handmade truffle potato gnocchi, finished with brown butter beurre noisette, crispy wild mushrooms, and fresh lemon zest

MAIN COURSE

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Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb Herb-crusted rack of lamb cooked to perfection, served with English pea purée, glazed baby carrots, rich lamb jus, and refreshing mint caviar

DESSERT

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Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta Classic vanilla bean panna cotta finished with fresh raspberries, a delicate butter tuile, edible flowers, and a raspberry molecular bubble

Cape Cod Seafood Experience

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Mini Crab Cake with Lemon Aioli

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New England Clam Chowder or Seared Scallops with Sweet Corn Purée & Crispy Pancetta

MAIN COURSE

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Butter Poached Lobster Tail with Parmesan Risotto & Seasonal Vegetables or Pan-Seared Local Catch with Herb Butter, Fingerling Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables

DESSERT

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Blueberry Lemon Tart or Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with Fresh Berries

Italian Coastal Experien

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Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Hot Honey & Pistachios

FIRST COURSE

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Burrata with Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil & Pesto or Beef Carpaccio with Parmesan, Arugula & Lemon

MAIN COURSE

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Fresh Pappardelle with Wild Mushroom Ragù & Aged Parmesan or Pan-Seared Local Catch with Lemon Risotto, Brown Butter & Seasonal Vegetables

DESSERT

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Classic Tiramisù or Panna Cotta with Berry Compote

French Fine Dining Experience

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Gruyère Gougères

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Classic Lobster Bisque or French Onion Soup

MAIN COURSE

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Filet Mignon with Truffle Potato Purée, Grilled Asparagus & Red Wine Reduction or * Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon with Lemon Beurre Blanc, Seasonal Vegetables & Herb Oil

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Classic Vanilla Crème Brûlée or Dark Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Berries

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Chef Maria Joana's reviews

4.75

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10 services

We had an amazing experience with Joana! Everything was seamless from beginning to end. I wasn’t home when they arrived, but I let them in and they were able to find the kitchen, appliances, and everything they needed on their own. The food was absolutely delicious—beautifully prepared, flavorful, and seasoned perfectly without being overpowering. Joana was very efficient, and the whole experience truly felt like having an upscale restaurant in our own home. Luis, who assisted Joana, was also wonderful. He was very professional, explained the ingredients in each dish, and even removed the extra chairs to create a more intimate atmosphere for just the two of us. They also left my kitchen absolutely spotless, which I really appreciated! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I would definitely have Joana back again and highly recommend her!

Incredible food and presentation!