Kaja Parchanska is a New York-based creative working at the intersection of food, atmosphere, and visual storytelling.
Shaped by her Polish roots, years spent living and cooking in Spain, and experience across kitchens, catering, and events, she creates private dinners, boutique catering, food styling, and creative collaborations for clients, brands, and hospitality spaces.
Her work is rooted in seasonality, thoughtful cooking, and a natural sense of beauty around the table.
- Creative Director and Culinary Producer at Despaña, New York
- Chef and Event Production Support at Acquolina Catering, New York
- Trained in Michelin-Starred Spanish Cuisine at Corral de la Morería, Madrid
- 5+ years of chef experience in Spain and New York
- AAS in Restaurant & Culinary Management — Madrid
- BBA in Tourism & Hospitality Management — University of Valencia
- UX / UI Design Bootcamp — Ironhack, Miami
Kaja is most drawn to projects where food becomes part of a larger visual and emotional language. She is especially inspired by seasonal ingredients, fermentation, photography, and the way food, objects, styling, and atmosphere come together with intention and meaning. Each project becomes something personal, expressive, and deeply memorable.