Stacey’s culinary background spans international private cheffing, luxury tourism, and exclusive hospitality. After years cooking across continents, she has spent the last seven years working in and out of the Newport mansions and the high-end tourism industry of Rhode Island and Upper Connecticut—serving discerning clientele with refined, sensory-driven cuisine. Her work blends global technique, intuitive creativity, and the elevated standards of world-class hospitality.

In Cape Town’s elite tourism and film industry, Stacey served as a private chef for Vin Diesel during production—an experience that showcased her precision, creativity, and calm mastery under pressure. This role deepened her expertise in high-performance, globally inspired cuisine while strengthening her reputation for delivering exceptional, discreet, luxury-level service.

Item desStacey consults as a boutique and botanical chef for Blue Rocks, bringing an elevated, artful touch to their culinary presentation. She specializes in refined charcuterie layouts, bespoke canapés, and beautifully garnished appetizer spreads—curating high-end food experiences that feel both luxurious and deeply sensory.

Stacey collaborated with AfriBeing, an African online magazine celebrating culture, sensuality, and the continent’s vibrant diversity. She contributed as a food stylist and creative, working on editorial photo shoots, curating sensory-rich culinary experiences, and supporting PR and media storytelling. Stacey was frequently invited to exclusive menu launches and high-end restaurant openings, offering expert tasting insights and writing evocative reviews. Her presence also extended into the digital space, where she engaged as a social media influencer—bridging food, culture, and visual artistry for a wide audience.

Stacey served as both Executive Villa Chef and supportive Villa Manager at 26 Sunset Villa, a premier luxury mansion in Cape Town’s high-end tourism scene. In this role, she curated exceptional culinary experiences for Condé Nast travelers and international global celebrities, offering refined, bespoke menus rooted in elegance and place. Her work extended beyond the kitchen as she maintained the atmosphere, flow, and seamless hospitality of the villa—embodying calm leadership, intuitive service, and elevated guest care at the highest level.

Stacey traveled throughout Southern Africa, independently researching the beautiful diversity of cultural practices and traditional medicine. Weaving an understanding of the fusion and impact of history, cuisine and community.

Traveling with an environmental NGO ‘Greenpop’ in 2016, supporting a reforestation educational program bordering Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and Livingstone, Zambia.

Stacey worked alongside South African celebrity chef Neil Anthony, traveling with him to stunning locations as his sous-chef. Together, they crafted exquisite 7- to 21-course tasting menus—meticulously plated, imaginative, and tailored for high-elite clientele. This experience sharpened her finesse in fine dining, precision plating, and creating unforgettable culinary journeys.