Meet the chefs

A chef and pastry-chef team creating one seamless experience, from the first course through dessert.

Chef Matt is originally from New Jersey, but his journey brought him to the Lehigh Valley when he moved to attend culinary school at Northampton Community College. He has spent more than six years working in restaurants and experiencing many different styles of kitchens. Later, an opportunity to work with a private-chef service helped him recognize his full potential within the food and hospitality industry.

Coming from a family shaped by determination and new beginnings has always influenced Matt’s outlook. His maternal grandparents immigrated from Cuba, while his father and side of his family are from Puerto Rico. Matt has always wanted to represent his family well and build something they can be proud of. He has continuously searched for meaningful opportunities and has never been afraid to take a chance when one presents itself.

chef matt rolon

pastry chef danny perez

Originally from Valparaíso, Chile, Daniela came to the United States in September 2021 and has lived in Bethlehem ever since. She earned her Associate of Science in Mathematics from Northampton Community College before transferring to Lehigh University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics. She’s now back at NCC to pursue a Specialized Diploma in Baking, bringing together her analytical background and her growing passion for the culinary arts.

Two people standing together outdoors, a woman wearing sunglasses and a flower in her hair, and a man with a hat, in front of lush greenery and yellow flowers.
A young woman with long brown hair and sunglasses kissing a young man with curly blonde hair and sunglasses, with the Eiffel Tower in the background under cloudy skies.
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Two people taking a selfie outdoors with mountains and trees in the background. The woman on the left wears sunglasses and a yellow striped top. The man on the right has curly blonde hair, sunglasses, and a light blue shirt.
A young man and woman are standing together next to a gray Mazda SUV in a parking lot with wet pavement. They are smiling and appear happy. The woman is holding a small object in her hand. In the background, there is a large evergreen tree and another white car is partially visible on the left.
A young woman and a young man taking a selfie on a city street at night, smiling at the camera. The woman has dark hair, tan skin, and is wearing a white top. The man has blonde, curly hair, light skin, and is wearing a striped shirt.
A woman and a man take a selfie in a mirror in a restaurant or cafe. The woman wears a dark top and a purple headscarf; the man is dressed as a chef with a white coat and a striped apron. The background includes shelves with glasses and dishes, and a window with plants outside.

Why we started lehigh valley private chefs

While working together in private dining, Matt and Danny discovered how naturally their skills complemented each other. Clients responded not only to their food, but also to their energy, professionalism and the way they made an evening feel personal.

After hearing many guests encourage them to go out on their own, they decided it was time to create Lehigh Valley Private Chefs.

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