Joan draws on her years of experience and culinary education to give her cuisine a depth rarely found in the finest of restaurants. Her schooling includes the California Culinary Academy, La Varenne (in Paris), Oriental Cooking School in Bangkok, New Orleans School of Cooking, The Sante Fe School of Cooking, and an apprenticeship at Roger Vergeʼs three star restaurant in Mougins, France.

Joanʼs extensive world travels influence her menus; her research into local and ethnic foods has taken her to South America, Mexico, Hong Kong, Thailand, France, Italy, as well as New Orleans, New England and the Southwest closer to home. Her magic is to blend those flavors into a cuisine that is uniquely her own.

Chantecler is a complete event planning company ready to assist you with site selection, floral arrangements, rentals, music and entertainment, as well as any other details necessary to make your party a success. Whether you are planning a wedding, a buffet brunch or need a home chef for an intimate dinner, Joan will plan a personalized menu that is perfect for you and your guests.