MaryRuth’s philosophy emphasizes the importance of using only the finest and freshest ingredients to create the most unforgettable dishes. Her joy comes from not only preparing wonderful meals but also creating extraordinary events that bring people together. She finds that success comes from collaborating with her clients on every detail to plan something incredible and unique to meet their vision and expectations.
She strives to build personal relationships with those she cooks for, as she believes cooking from the heart is a labor of love that can be felt and tasted in every bite.
Her outstanding culinary background and experiences have taken her around the world. As the private chef to Ralph Lauren, one of America’s most iconic fashion designers, MaryRuth catered to a standard of excellence rooted in timeless elegance and uncompromising quality. Her culinary approach mirrors the very principles that define his legacy. Working with Ralph Lauren, she has served one of the world's most discerning tastemakers for over ten years.
MaryRuth has provided chef and catering services for prominent organizations including Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Buffalo Bills, M&T Bank, and several of the region’s top law firms and businesses. In addition, she continues to expand her client base through private and corporate cooking classes and special events that bring people into the kitchen to cook, connect, and create unforgettable culinary experiences together.
In 2010, M&T Bank hired MaryRuth as the Executive Chef for the Westminster Community Charter School, an underserved community in the city of Buffalo. Working with local partners, she set out to bring local and fresh ingredients to a redesigned school lunch menu that prepared healthy and creative meals focused on balance and nutrition for inner-city children.
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