Chef Mona — Private Chef Portfolio

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Private Chef Portfolio

Chef Mona

Private Chef | Personal Meal Preparation | Private Dining

Flavourful food. Thoughtful nourishment. Cooking that fits your life.

I'm Mona, a London-based chef with Zimbabwean roots, bringing together vibrant flavours, restaurant experience and postgraduate study in nutrition, health and wellbeing. My experience spans daily cooking for a touring artist, meal preparation for busy individuals and families, restaurant service and curated supper clubs.

I believe food should always be enjoyed. I love the stories behind cultural food and I always use that as a guide and inspiration when cooking and creating and developing recipes.

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Private Chef Experience

One-to-One Private Chef

October 2024 – January 2025

Prepared daily breakfast and lunch for an artist touring the UK, supporting their routine with nourishing, satisfying meals throughout the tour.

  • Planned and prepared meals around the client's daily schedule.
  • Brought variety through freshly cooked, flavourful food.
  • Focused on meals that helped the client stay fuelled during a demanding touring period.

Selected dishes from my one-to-one private-chef work.

Personal Meal Preparation

December 2021 – April 2024

Prepared meals for busy individuals and mothers seeking convenient, nutritious food without losing the pleasure of eating well.

  • Created varied menus inspired by heritage cooking and street-food flavours.
  • Prepared meals in advance to make everyday eating easier.
  • Combined practical meal preparation with satisfying, culturally inspired dishes.
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Restaurant & Supper-Club Experience

Sous Chef | Little Baobab

Senegalese Restaurant, London

October 2024 – August 2025

Experience preparing and delivering Senegalese food in a professional restaurant kitchen, bringing organisation, teamwork and attention to flavour and consistency to service.

Kumba Table

A Supper each Quarter

March 2026 – present

Created and delivered a series of supper clubs celebrating Zimbabwean heritage and connections across the African diaspora through food and storytelling.

  • Developed original multi-course menus.
  • Planned preparation and delivered food service.
  • Created welcoming shared dining experiences.
  • Combined heritage flavours with thoughtful contemporary presentation.
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My Approach & Education

Food that works for your everyday life

  • Daily cooking: Freshly prepared meals built around the client's routine.
  • Meal preparation: Practical, varied food for busy weeks.
  • Cultural flavour: Zimbabwean roots and influences from across the African diaspora.
  • Private dining: Considered menus for intimate gatherings and celebrations.
  • Nutrition-informed cooking: Attention to nourishment alongside flavour and enjoyment.

Education

MSc Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing
University of West London — in progress

My postgraduate studies inform my interest in culturally relevant nutrition and how food can support everyday wellbeing.

Professional Certifications

  • Food Safety Level 2 & 3 Certification
  • Gastronomy and Nutrition short course — Le Cordon Bleu
  • CPD in Culinary and Nutrition
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Food Gallery

Food Gallery

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Food Gallery, References & Contact

Food Gallery (continued)

References

Professional references available on request.

Contact

Monalisa Chinembiri
London

Email: monalisachinembiri@gmail.com

Phone: 07788 288507

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