ABOUT CHEF MARINA
This is Marina.
Cooking has always been her love language. She grew up in a family where eating well was how they cared for themselves and each other, and that belief has never left her. Shaped by 15-plus years in the hospitality industry, private cheffing, learning from mentors, and staying endlessly curious, she's built a deep respect for the story behind every ingredient. From butchering the animals she cooks for her guests to foraging what the land offers, she cares deeply about the connection between food and where it comes from.
Open-fire cooking is at the core of what Marina does. It invites you to slow down, be present, and connect with the process, the food, and each other. The fire becomes the place where stories are told and unforgettable experiences are created for you and your guests.
Marina offers open-fire catering and private chef experiences for intimate dinners, weddings, and gatherings of all sizes. Based in Maui and traveling beyond the island wherever your table is set, she and her team bring passion, skill, and joy to every meal—whether it’s a large-scale open-fire celebration or thoughtfully crafted in-home dining for your family. With a deep respect for the full process, Marina works closely with local farms and often participates in the butchering and preparation of whole animals, honoring each ingredient from source to table.
Her mission is simple: to bring nourishment, ease, and joy to your table, centered around local, farm-fresh ingredients. Because food always tastes better when shared with the people you love. Let’s eat.
THE FIRE TABLE EXPERIENCE
Fire at the Center
The fire table isn’t just how the food is cooked, it’s where everything happens. It draws people in, creating a shared space where cooking, gathering, and conversation all live side by side.
Ranch-Style, Island-Grown
Cocina Norte is boutique by design. Every experience is personally led by Chef Marina, with a focused, hands-on approach that keeps things thoughtful and grounded. Events are booked with a minimum investment to allow the time and care each one deserves.
Sourced Close to Home
Chef Marina works closely with Maui farmers, ranchers, and producers, building each menu around what’s available and in season. The ingredients lead, and the menu shifts with them.
Seasonal by Nature
No two gatherings are the same. Menus evolve week to week, shaped by harvests, availability, and what’s tasting best in the moment.
