Who am i?

I’m Elaina Ruth, a private chef + chef instructor passionate about sustainability + farm-to-table cooking. To me, food is more than just a meal. Food is power! Who grows it, who eats it + who profits from it—tells the story of our society’s values. With 13 years of experience in the foodservice + hospitality industry I, now, specialize in teaching the importance of showing your love through food + hospitality to hundreds of high school students. Food is more than what’s on a plate. It’s a history book, a science experiment, a cultural map + a path to self reliance. When students learn to cook, grow, + share food, they’re learning to lead!