Chef Laina Madrigal

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!