“Chef Julie’s presence was just perfect. She struck that rare balance of being warm, engaging, and friendly while still giving us space to relax and enjoy our night.”

- Julienne Dinner Party client

A smiling woman in a gray chef's coat standing in a kitchen with a cutting board, chopped mushrooms, and various cooking ingredients on the counter.

Transforming the small gathering experience

Let’s get to know the woman behind the apron!

After a full career in sales and marketing, Chef Julie decided to pursue a dream and enroll in the GRCC Secchia Institute for Culinary Education. It was here she fell in love with a new journey: the ancient craft of cooking and its endless ways to prepare food.

The Personal Chef program was the perfect segue to creating Julienne Dinner Party, taking the pressure of cooking during celebrations off of the host’s plate.

When she’s not in the kitchen testing out a new recipe or hanging out with her husband, she’s taking care of her yard, playing with her cats, exercising, enjoying nature, hanging out with a friend, or visiting residents in a senior community.

Spend time with Chef Julie long enough and you’ll discover she’s really good at making people smile - and it’s this positive energy that infuses all she does - including her first Triathlon at age 42 and her first of 3 Ironman Races at age 47! She loves being on or near the water, making the perfect tennis stroke, and the grit of spinning.

When it comes to delicious food, Chef Julie knows there’s always room for a simple splurge. She’s on the search to find the best version of a perfect cheeseburger, the best pepperoni pizza, the freshest chocolate-covered donut or the most flavorful macaroni & cheese.

Playing hide-and-seek with her newest kitten (he always wins), twirling her spaghetti like her grandmother taught her, and making the perfect cup of hot cocoa are among her very favorite things.

Julie started Julienne Dinner Party as a way to lessen the stress of hosting, get family and friends around the dinner table, and unite people in celebration around freshly-made food.

Let’s eat, shall we?

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  • A slice of cherry crumble pie topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce on a decorative floral plate, with a vase of white and green flowers in the background.
  • A man and woman taking a selfie in a kitchen with a chef in the background cooking on the stove.
  • A collage of three dishes: roasted cherry tomatoes and asparagus topped with melted cheese, roasted butternut squash with walnuts and balsamic glaze, and steamed broccoli with sliced almonds and lemon wedge.
  • Four women smiling and serving food at a family meal or gathering in a home kitchen. There are various dishes on the table, including a large platter of sliced bread, a bowl of mashed potatoes, roasted chicken, and a decorative platter of carved vegetables and beets. The women are holding plates and appear to be enjoying the event.
  • Two cast iron skillets filled with cooking blueberries and batter on a stovetop.
  • Three women in matching green pajamas cooking in a kitchen.
  • A plated dish with a cooked salmon fillet, grilled asparagus, creamy mashed potatoes, and microgreens garnish.
  • A woman chef in a professional kitchen preparing a dish with an orange bell pepper, wearing a white chef coat, black hat, glasses, and gloves, with multiple cooking pots and utensils around her.
  • A rectangular pizza with cheese and a row of roasted asparagus spears on top, sprinkled with black and white pepper.
  • A group of women sitting at a rustic wooden table indoors on a sunny day, and a camping scene with a tent in a colorful fall forest with red, orange, and yellow leaves.
  • Table setting with a folded napkin wrapped with a brown band and a pink place card reading 'You're Wonderful'. Plates of gourmet food including scallops in sauce, roasted potatoes, green beans, and a vegetable trio with tomatoes, spinach, and cheese. A vase with colorful flowers in the background.
  • Group of women and girls in a kitchen preparing food and baking cookies, smiling at the camera.
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