The Chef Nessa

Chef Nessa is more than a chef; she is an artist, innovator, and storyteller through food. North Miami-born and raised, she brings a fresh and creative lens to the culinary world. Her journey has taken her from aviation catering and partnerships with top food brands to carving fruit masterpieces and designing immersive dining experiences that celebrate culture, flavor, and connection.

At the heart of her work is a passion for helping people live, eat, and feel better. Whether through her wellness-inspired recipes, her upcoming Heal Fruitfully ebook, or her hands-on classes, Chef Nessa blends culinary excellence with mental health awareness, proving that food can nourish both body and soul.

Her vision is bold and big: to create a lifestyle brand that touches everything from cookbooks, children’s cooking programs, and culinary tech, to fashion and even her own hotel company. Chef Nessa is dedicated to inspiring people to chase their passions, work smarter, not harder, and live fully through food, creativity, and community.

Vanessa Frederic, knxown professionally as Chef Nessa, is a chef, educator, and creative entrepreneur with a gift for turning food into meaningful experiences. She has collaborated with global brands like BlueHouse Salmon, and is the creator of signature programs that merge cooking, art, and wellness.

Her work spans aviation catering, children’s cooking classes, culinary tech solutions, and immersive private dining experiences. With a background rooted in resilience and creativity, Chef Nessa channels her story into every dish and project she creates. She is currently developing her own cookbook, digital masterclasses, and a lifestyle brand that merges food, wellness, and culture into one seamless experience.

Chef Nessa’s mission is simple: to inspire people to heal, love, create boldly, and live fully, one dish at a time.