I design flavor like architecture—bold, expressive dinners with a touch of surprise, paired with cocktails or interesting wines.

Poc Saenz

I turn flavor into a personal, unforgettable dining experience.

Flavor architecture is my passion, and food expression is my language. I’ve been an executive chef for 8 years in trendy spots across Cancun, the NY Hamptons, and Austin, and I bring that energy and refinement into every private dinner I create.

I’ve cooked for friends, TV events, former presidents, weddings, and restaurants—but my favorite is private events, where I can play with creations and the emotions of my guests. I love the element of surprise, I experiment a bit with molecular techniques, and I enjoy pairing dinners with cool cocktails or interesting wines.

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My secret in the kitchen is mixing all elements in one bite.

What you can expect when you dine with me

I cook as a form of expression

Cooking is my way of expression—before kitchens, I was an actress and a musician, so creativity and emotion drive everything I put on the plate.

I’m classically trained and field-tested

I learned my culinary skills at C.I.A. NY and Escoffier, and those experiences shaped my technique—but the field is where I’ve learned the most, through real service and real guests.

I focus on one perfect bite

My philosophy is simple: I chase harmony by mixing all elements in one bite, so every dish feels intentional, surprising, and complete.

Chef Poc’s Menus

I offer curated menus built around bold, clean flavors and memorable textures—designed for intimate dinners and special gatherings, with options that feel vibrant, modern, and deeply satisfying.

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Stories and Testimonials

Chef Poc Saenz was wonderful. Loved all the dishes presented.

Kelci Iyoob

Poc did a phenomenal job! The food and presentation was fantastic! It was my brother's 40th birthday and this was a surprise that we had planned and he was blown away. He is hard to impress and get a reaction out of and he sent pictures of the food to his friends and coworkers that night. He even took some of the leftovers to the neighborhood bonfire and the guys were all talking about it still the next day. The experience was exactly what we were looking for PLUS SO MUCH MORE. Poc even got my niece and my nephew excited about the dessert and they typically like their vanilla ice cream and that's it. She did a great job and we will definitely be using her again for future events!

Nicole Barreau

Chef Poc was great. She arrived almost 30 minutes late, so the meal started 30 minutes later than we had planned for, so I felt bad for our hungry guests. But the food was delicious and the presentation beautiful. I wish she would have been more engaged with us as guests though. The interactions we did have were warm. Overall would still recommend her to others.

Ashley Cheng

Chef Poc was amazing. I loved her cooking and her wonderful vibes. The food was Michelin 5 star. She is definitely going to be my go to chef forever. She really cares about her customers needs. Look forward to my review on instagram and Tik Tok. I am so looking forward to the next time she cooks for me. She is the best chef on this app, she makes sure to respond to you in a timely manner. I waited 10 years to have food mad eBay a private chef and I choose the cream of the crop. Hurry up and book with chef, don’t miss out on her. Delicious dishes. Thank you chef Poc.

Mia Jane Jones

We loved Chef Poc! Great food and creative with wonderful presentation and she is very personable

Jen Grunewald