Kate Homes
Kitchen Excursions with Kate

Kate Homes grew up in coastal Connecticut; in an Italian- Irish family with parents who loved to get the kids involved in the kitchen and expose them to all sorts of dining experiences.  The Ferrara family loved to eat, and between the summertime spreads of peasant bread, gazpacho soup, summer sausage and smoked mozzarella, to the Sunday afternoon southern Italian feasts at her grandparents’ house, they were never for want of fun food extravaganzas.

Kate's love of vibrant, market driven, coastal cuisine was solidified while studying in the port city of La Rochelle, France.  After earning a culinary degree she elevated her skills in fine-dining kitchens and came to focus on her Italian roots and the wide range of cooking styles throughout Italy. Though formally trained in French and Italian cooking, Kate loves discovering the nuances of a wide range of cuisines.  Her cooking expresses her zest for travel and exploration with bright, vibrant flavors.

Kate now owns the New York-based personal chef service Carried Away.  Having named her business after her outgoing personality and flair for the outrageous, Kate loves to use her culinary talents to entertain and delight the taste buds!