About the Chef

 

Darlene J. Calcagno

Darlene is a gourmet cook with over 20 years of experience. She is certified by the United States Personal Chef Association, and is active in the American Institute of Wine & Food. Darlene is an avid fine food and restaurant enthusiast, who is constantly uncovering food trends and seeking new dishes to offer clients. She has taken many cooking classes with local restaurant owners and cookbook authors.

Cuisine by Darlene has been featured in both the Patriot Ledger and the Channel 7 news.

How Cuisine by Darlene Began
After getting her Master's Degree in Communications from the University of Wisconsin, Darlene spent 9 years as a Director of Human Resources. Her busy professional life left her little time for preparing healthy meals. As an amateur triathlete, she knows the value of a healthy diet, and conceived the idea of a personal chef service to help other busy professionals maintain their healthy lifestyle.
Comments About Our Service

"Darlene is a wonderful chef and her creations are a delight. She has been a lifesaver for someone like myself and my husband, who both run our own businesses and have no time to cook. Darlene has created many wonderful meals for my family and it is always a pleasure to sit down at night to enjoy one of her creations." - B. Virta, Norwell, MA

"Muy yummy!" - J. Keene, Hanover, MA

"My wife frequently travels for business, so we aren't able to have dinner together. So, she surprised me for my birthday with a quarterly gift certificate from Cuisine by Darlene. It's been wonderful to come home on those nights and have a delicious meal ready in minutes!" - F. Quirk, Marshfield, MA

"It's wonderful to come home after a long day to the fabulous kitchen aromas. I love to cook, but just don't have the time. Having Darlene prepare our meals is just like having a fairy godmother!" - B. Hurley, Norwell, MA