Our Story
Meet the Founders: Aubrey & Daniel Mendez
AUBREY & DANIEL MENDEZ
A culinary partnership rooted in passion and purpose.
PRIVÉ Culinary Concierge was born from a spark—first in the kitchen, then in life. Aubrey and Daniel Mendez met while working at a high-end restaurant in Miami during the pandemic. What began as a shared love of culinary artistry soon evolved into a shared life—and a business built around meaningful, elevated dining experiences.
CHEF
Aubrey Mendez
Aubrey is a Filipina chef with a globally influenced palate. A graduate of De La Salle–College of St. Benilde in Manila, she holds a degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management and a major in Culinary Arts. Her cuisine leans toward vibrant Asian-Mediterranean flavors, with a flair for pastry and an intuitive gift for layering textures and taste. She trained in Dubai’s luxury hospitality world, cooking for royal clientele, and later brought that refined, discreet approach to Las Vegas—curating private jet meals, intimate luxury dinners, and elevated events for high-profile clients.
CHEF
Daniel Mendez
Daniel, a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Miami, brings precision, balance, and consistency to every plate. His roots lie in American-Italian comfort cuisine, and his strengths lie in execution and leadership. From New York and Miami to St. Maarten and Las Vegas, Daniel has held top executive chef roles that sharpened his ability to deliver on every detail of service, seamlessly managing operations while staying grounded in hospitality.
PRIVÉ DIETITIAN
Ornella Sofitchouk
As a Registered Dietitian with a focus in Sports Nutrition, Ornella launched her career working with top-tier athletes including the Boston Celtics and Stanford’s Sports Nutrition Department. Now, she helps a broader range of clients—from actors to busy professionals—optimize energy, focus and overall well-being through science refined by real-world experience.
Her services include one-on-one coaching, personalized meal planning, culinary partnerships and support for physical role preparation and recovery. Ornella’s philosophy moves beyond rigid plans, empowering clients with the knowledge, confidence and sustainable strategies they need to thrive—both in body and lifestyle.
Objectives
1. Offer seamless daily meal solutions tailored to each client’s needs
2. Curate elevated chef-driven menus using the highest quality ingredients
3. Provide a concierge-level culinary experience from kitchen to table
At PRIVÉ, it’s not just about the food, it’s about the relationship.
Together, they recognized a gap in the market: health-conscious individuals and families looking for meals that weren’t just nourishing—but also discreet, personalized, and luxurious. From that need, PRIVÉ was born.
Today, Aubrey leads with creativity, client connection, and culinary vision, while Daniel anchors operations with structure and excellence. As a husband-and-wife team, their synergy is the soul of the brand—living, breathing, and cooking their passion into every dish.
Aubrey and Daniel believe in understanding each client deeply: their routines, preferences, and goals. From wellness-focused meal prep to showstopping private dinners, they go beyond the plate to craft experiences that feel as personal as they are unforgettable.
Because food should do more than taste good—it should reflect the lifestyle you live.
