Just the Chefs
Rachel sophia Kruge
Rachel is a culinary professional working as a line chef at a Michelin-starred Mediterranean restaurant in New York City. Raised in Montclair, New Jersey, and the daughter of an Indian-Jewish immigrant, Rachel’s multi-cultural upbringing helped lay the foundation for food and its power to bridge communities and cultures. Rachel received her BBA in Marketing and Advertising from Pace University in 2017 and a Culinary Arts diploma from the Institute of Culinary Education in 2021 with a concentration in health-supportive studies. Her experience includes working at restaurants in New York and Tel Aviv and roles at The Clio Awards, The Food Network, Cosmopolitan Magazine, and Zenith Media.
Shachar Cohen
Shachar brings a unique blend of creativity and precision to the kitchen, shaped by years of experience in some of New York’s most dynamic restaurants—including Michelin-starred Shmone and the opening team at Port Saïd. Whether he's on the line, managing a kitchen, or developing new menu ideas, Shachar is all about delivering food that’s bold, vibrant, and full of heart. Taking his food back to his roots of Israeli and Moroccan. His style is hands-on, collaborative, and rooted in a deep respect for great ingredients and good vibes.
Ajay Wright
Ajay is a highly trained Chef that has experience in various different cuisines ranging from French, Greek, Italian, and Mediterranean. With a Caribbean background and over seven years of experience the sky’s the limit for what’s possible. Ajay has many private events under his belt. He has a passion to create art on a plate and making people smile. Experience includes working in michelin-stared restaurants in New York, Private Events, Food Network events, Time Out Market, and even traveling to Nantucket for events.