Matthew Nelson

Introduction: Following the completion of my Culinary Arts degree in Manhattan, I was trained by Michelin Star Chef Fortunato Nicotra while working as his sous chef at the three-star Italian restaurant Felidia in Manhattan. Since then, I have been Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef at various restaurants in New York, including a sea-to-table restaurant in the Hamptons. I specialize in Mediterranean cuisine, but I am well-versed in everything from down-home comfort food to upscale fine dining. I have recently relocated to Oklahoma with my wife (a native Oklahoman), and I have enjoyed learning its local dishes. I take great pleasure in meeting the specific food and dietary needs of my clients while providing an unforgettable culinary experience. I am available for catering or as a personal chef. I also offer group or private cooking lessons. I like that being a chef gives me the opportunity to create special moments in people's lives. I also enjoy being in tune with the seasons and the natural world; being a chef allows me to be in a rhythmic sync with seasonal produce and flavors.