What People Are Saying…
“Epic birthday celebration dinner! Maya took our vacation to the next level with wonderful food, fantastic drinks and responsive service. We couldn't have been more pampered! Thanks Maya!”
— S.L. Cook
“Amazing food! Some of the best I have ever tasted. The Lobster, the steak, the lamb, the chicken...it was all fantastic! I would give 10 stars if I could.”
— Jana hageman
“Maya is absolutely amazing!! She prepared a brunch for a small party & the food was beyond exceptional. The fresh fruit, the delicious French toast, the quick responses & the service..I could go on & on. You exceeded our expectations Maya!! We’ll be using her again for our family vacation. Thank you again!”
— katrena herrin
“Our experience with Maya was impeccable from the first point of contact, through the last morsel of dessert. She was warm, kind, accommodating, and extremely responsive. We were on St John, USVI, celebrating some family members 60th birthdays, and my husband and I decided we wanted to gift a private chef to our family as their birthday gift. Maya took the time to listen to our menu ideas, and carefully crafted a menu that was perfect for us. She actually created a physically beautiful personalized menu, that we were able to print and gift prior to leaving for our trip. Though she resides in St Thomas, she happily hopped on a ferry and made her way to our Villa ahead of time, to prepare our amazing dinner. Aside from being an amazing chef, her warmth and kindness were second to none. She took the time to get to know us, sharing stories about her childhood, and taking interest in our stories. She made a point to speak to my “picky eater” daughter about the importance of trying food, and let her watch and help during the cooking process. Our experience truly could not have been more incredible. She entered as a chef, and left as a friend! If you are considering a private chef for your vacation, or event, or for any reason at all, you should absolutely reach out to Maya at Cooking with Habibi……you’ll be so happy that you did.”
-MELISSA MCCRAIN
“Chef Maya is always able to accommodate for any food sensitivities/allergies. Very professional service. Plates are always aesthetically pleasing and mouth watering-ly delicious. Well-rounded chef that can provide tasty platters for any type of event/occasion. Not to mention, extremely creative!”
— Sally s. RIley
“We spent a week on a private boat charter in the US Virgin Islands with Maya as our chef on board. The meals, menus, and presentation were as fine as any top notch restaurant, right down to every ingredient and detail! We enjoyed every meal….the Meze platter, Seared Tuna Nicoise salad, Shakshuka for breakfast and Sea Bass with Tabbouli were our favorites. The desserts were all homemade and sublime. We are returning home a few pounds heavier and a lot happier! Thank you Maya for making our vacation really special with your culinary magic.”
— Suzanne corbin
“We were seeking a personal chef for a small engagement party of 8 during our stay in the Virgin Islands on St. Thomas. Chef Maya not only catered beautifully to our dietary needs, she exceeded our expectations for the night. She came prepared to our villa and provided us with a delightful 4 course meal, including an elegant spread of delicious mediterranean appetizers. The food was so fresh it ended up being the highlight of the evening, we're still talking about this shrimp and farro salad, the blood orange dressing was too good! If you're on St. Thomas and looking for an evening with a private chef, I highly recommend the best, Chef Maya!”
— Elisar Soueidi
