Kitami Lentz

Chef; Sunnyvale, CA

Kitami Lentz is a bay area chef specializing in Japanese, Afro-Caribbean, and plant-forward cuisines. Born and raised in Santa Cruz, CA, Kitami has always had an affinity for cooking with local ingredients, organic produce, and the fruits of the sea. Her 15-year cooking career ranges from event catering, high end restaurants, food program management at health and wellness centers, and recipe development for Daily Feast. Currently, Kitami is an executive brand chef for Compass Group working on brand management for the La Place Concept and the R&D team. When she isn’t in the kitchen, Kitami enjoys camping, golfing, and Afro-Brazilian dance. (Sunnyvale, CA)