Ronen Abergel is a personal chef based in Tenafly, New Jersey, with a serious passion for flavor and a soft spot for soup. With a background spanning culinary arts, baking, hospitality management, and even biotech and real estate (yes, really), Ronen has worked with brands like Starbucks, Gucci, and Hilton — and co- founded the much-loved Soma Soup. Today, he runs every aspect of his chef services himself, from hand-selecting farm-fresh produce to designing charming menus and setting up unforgettable events.

When he’s not elbow-deep in chocolate or crafting a perfectly braided challah, Ronen is probably raving about a movie, brushing up on science trivia, or admiring dolphins like they're old friends.

Planning a culinary event, big or small? Reach out to Ronen directly for warm, thoughtful guidance and personalized menu ideas. You can also join his lively Family Culinarian WhatsApp chat to stay in the loop with weekly menus, behind- the-scenes tidbits, and delicious updates. Hungry for more? Follow Family Culinarian on Instagram and let your appetite scroll wild.