Joelle Ferentinos

Joelle Ferentinos is a New York-based private chef and the founder and owner of Blue Cottage Kitchen, a private culinary business focused on seasonal, ingredient-driven cooking and thoughtfully curated dining experiences. Based in the Hamptons, Ferentinos works with private clients to create elevated yet approachable meals, emphasizing quality ingredients, clean execution, and personalized service. She has 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry and currently operates Blue Cottage Kitchen while continuing to provide private chef services and support private events and tastings. Ferentinos began her professional journey after leaving studies in architecture and construction design to pursue a career in restaurants. She worked her way through the industry, gaining experience as a busser, bartender, line cook, and culinary leader before earning an associate's degree in restaurant management in 2018. Her subsequent roles have included Tournant Chef at The Preston House & Hotel, Executive Sous Chef at Moby's Restaurant, Sous Chef at Tin Building by Jean-Georges, and private chef work for private residences. Through these positions, she has developed experience in menu development, recipe standardization, culinary execution, client service, and hospitality operations, including managing teams of three to five staff members. Today, Ferentinos combines her culinary experience with an entrepreneurial approach to private dining through Blue Cottage Kitchen. Her responsibilities include developing menus, coordinating client engagements, overseeing culinary teams, and managing experiences from initial planning through final execution. She credits her career development to years of hands-on experience, continued learning, and mentorship, while emphasizing the importance of listening and maintaining resilience in the industry. Her long-term professional goal is to open her own restaurant.