Meet the Chefs

Ayla starting working in the restaurant industry at a very young age. After realizing this was her Passion she enrolled in the Culinary Institute of America. After Graduation she Moved to New York City and started her career working at some of the most influential and hottest restaurants in the city. Ayla was on the opening team of Atla where she landed her first Sous Chef job at 23. She went on to be on the opening team of Frenchette, and the opening Sous Chef of West Village hot spot Dame. After working as a private chef on her days off from the restaurant she realized her true passion was cooking intimate dinner parties, that’s when she and her partner Jared created Public Private Chefs. Her partner Jared has a decade of restaurant experience himself. Working Across the world in Australia, in the beach town of Asbury New Jersey, and in New York City. He has worked in restaurants with all different Cuisines like French at Rotisserie Georgette, low-country Charleston inspired at Modine, and Taiwanese at neighborhood favorite Win Son. Now when Jared is not cooking he is working at acclaimed Wine Shop Discovery Wine. Together with their extensive knowledge of food and wine they would like to cook for you. So, let’s Party!