Chef Nicholas was born and raised in Westchester, New York. Of Puerto Rican and Italian descent, Chef Nicholas was born to cook with flavor and style. He has been working in professional kitchens since the age of thirteen. Nicholas won multiple single person and team competitions while in college, where he was also the captain of a Championship team that made it to nationals, competing at the world renowned Marriot World Center in Florida, as well as the MGM Grand in Las Vegas as one of 4 in the nation, to compete for Student Culinarian of the year. Following his academic accolades in the Culinary Arts, he traveled from dining establishments in Las Vegas to the Mountains of Colorado. Chef Nicholas has as much a passion for enjoyment in life as he does for food, and this has lead him home to Lake Tahoe, California. As well as to the creation and operation of his own business, providing clients with good vibes & company as well as exceptional food for the last 6 years. Friends, Family and Clients all know, when our Dinner Bell Rings, there's always something delectable on the table.