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I craft fresh, colorful, nutrition-forward cuisine tailored to your tastes—at sea or at home.

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Virginia Hodgins

I create fresh, colorful, nutrition-forward dining for every occasion

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I am a qualified Kiwi chef and pastry chef with 10+ years of experience. For the past 7 years I have worked abroad as a private chef on motor yachts across the Mediterranean and the United States. I believe the nutrition of a dish is just as important as its taste—especially when I cook for families over the long term.

My style is clean, fresh, and colorful. I love designing menus around your preferences and dietary needs, including Vegan, Vegetarian, Paleo, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, and Pescatarian. I comfortably cook across cuisines such as Italian, American, Mediterranean, French, British, Asian, Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Mexican, Moroccan, and Middle Eastern.

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Cooking is my passion—I love to bring people together through food.

What I bring to your table

I cook to bring people together

Cooking is my passion, and I use it to bring people together. I focus on vibrant, feel-good food that turns every meal into a shared experience.

I never stop learning

I trained at the Culinary Arts School in Christchurch (CPIT) for two years and I have kept learning ever since—refining techniques, exploring cuisines, and evolving with every service.

I lead with nutrition and great ingredients

I cook with love for my ingredients and I always consider the nutritional value of every dish, balancing flavor, freshness, and wellbeing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private chef experience with Chef Virginia cost?

The average menu price for Chef Virginia is 100 NZD per person. Final pricing may vary depending on the menu, number of guests, and event details.

What type of cuisine does Chef Virginia cook?

Chef Virginia offers Latin American, Italian, Mediterranean, Japanese and Chef's special cuisine for private dining experiences.

Where does Chef Virginia offer private chef services?

Chef Virginia offers private chef services in Wellington, NZ.

Which occasions can I book Chef Virginia for?

You can book Chef Virginia for Birthday and Romantic night, depending on availability and the event details.

How do I book this private chef experience?

Choose a menu, share your event details, and the Take a Chef team will help confirm the experience with the chef.