Chef Laina Madrigal, culinary school graduate and intern with Honest to Goodness Personal Chef Services in Bellingham WA

Chef Laina Madrigal

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Born and raised in Bend, Oregon, I moved to the north Washington area after graduating from Cascade Culinary Institute. Having grown up in a high desert climate with limited growing seasons, I learned to get the most out of everything we used. My love for food skyrocketed at an early age. I fell in love with the flavors I could find and forage in my area. After meeting the farmers who helped our local community thrive, I decided to pursue a culinary career.

As an intern with Honest to Goodness and your Bellingham personal chef, I’m excited to grow my career under the mentorship of such amazing other Puget Sound personal chefs. I will strive to make life easier for you and much more delicious. I look forward to building a community with my clients and create a sense of wonder, excitement, and comfort with each meal. 

Curious about catering in Bellingham for your next event? Honest to Goodness is a boutique chef service that customizes each event instead of offering cookie-cutter menus. My team and I look forward to creating an exceptional experience for you!

Fun Fact about Laina Madrigal

I went to the Pebble Beach Food and Wine Festival in 2024 and got to cook with Iron Chef Marc Murphy!

Enjoy the passage of time.

Eggplant Zucchini Gratin prepared by Chef Laina Madrigal located in Bellingham, Washington
A Moroccan food feast prepared by Chef Laina Madrigal of Honest to Goodness Personal Chef Services in Bellingham
Herb-Crusted Leg of Chicken with a Veggie Rice Pilaf as prepared by Bellingham Chef Laina Madrigal of Honest to Goodness Personal Chef Services
A group of people are toasting with various cocktails and drinks at a social gathering, some savoring their mocktails as they embrace Dry January. The background shows a dimly lit, cozy setting.

Holiday Food Deliveries Available to Order!

Get a head start on planning for your holiday dishes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s.

Skip the kitchen stress this year and leave the cooking to us!

Our chef team from Eats Amore has awesome-sauce appetizers, mains, sides, and desserts in store to grace your holiday tables and events. Portion sizes range to serve anywhere from 4-20 people per item. Our delivery range is 30 miles from Lynnwood, WA excluding zip codes requiring a ferry.

We also have virtual gift cards available to purchase throughout the year for any gift-giving occasions.