HEALTHY & PERSONALIZED
IN-HOME MEAL PREP BASED IN MAUI, HAWAII
At Cocina Norte, Chef Marina is guided by her passion for bringing people together through flavor. For busy professionals who want to save time and energy for what's most important. Inspired by heritage, travel, and creativity, Cocina Norte offers Holistic nutritionally backed in-home, personalized chef services that aim to inspire your tastebuds with healthy, nutrient-dense, and uniquely curated menus.
Good Food with Good Intentions.
Good Food with Good Intentions.
Cocina Norte is the expression of my lifelong love for cooking and my passion for creating joy through food. Cooking has always been my love language, and over the years, that love has grown through hands-on experience in hospitality and a deep dive into holistic nutrition.
I’ve learned that food is more than just fuel—it’s a way to connect, care, and nourish. Growing up, I saw firsthand the value of sourcing locally—not just for health, but to uplift the community around us.
I’m endlessly inspired by new ingredients, techniques, and traditions. Every meal I create is shaped by curiosity, intention, and the desire to make something meaningful out of everyday eating.
— Marina Sanchez | Owner, Head Chef
Personalized In-Home Meal Prep For Busy Professionals Who Want To Save Time and Energy For What's Most Important
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Eating, Together.
Create more time in your life to get back to what you value most, and allow us to menu plan, shop, cook, and clean. Chef Marina takes over so you can get back to what's most important. Personalized to your tastebuds, health goals, and dietary needs, Chef Marina brings her expertise, beautiful meals, and ease back into your daily life.
Love Notes / Words From Our Valued Clients
Kelly Moore
“We have been ordering meals from Cocina Norte for months. What an amazing fantastic service! Marina used the freshest ingredients to make healthy hearty delicious meals. She is creative in her menus and even delivers to our home. Tue value for cost is very good. We could not be more pleased with her start to finish professionalism, cooking expertise and level of efficiency . Excellent experience overall we give Cocina Norte our highest recommendation for anyone wanting help with weekly meals or small event catering.”
Kea Kuia
“Absolutely amazing! Fresh local food! Will definitely be booking her again.
She was our private chef for a bachelorette party. It was a coursed dinner with speciality cocktails. We were at a remote destination and when we arrived we could smell the delicious food from when we stepped out of our car! And our cocktails and pupus were waiting for us, beautifully set up.
Our pupu was a farmers market veggie platter with whipped feta and beet hummus. The presentation was gorgeous! First course was local oyster mushrooms and ricotta crostini with spicy honey. Love the combo! Nice toasted garlicky crostini! Second course was Okoa farms radish and citrus carpaccio with toasted pistachios. I don’t care for nuts of any kine, but I couldn’t not put my fork down! I ate the entire plate! The flaky salt and evoo sent this dish over the top with the crunchy radishes. Third course was a local garden salad. Her homemade croutons was… the right amount crisp and garlic! Fourth course was a spicy miso carbonara. Delicious! Always love a good carb! Our main was wine braised short ribs & parsnip parmigiana purée . Now my mouth is watering just thinking about it! It had perfect flavor and fell right off the bone. This course was my fav of the night. And lastly we had a lavender vanilla cake for dessert!
She killed it! From the drinks to the presentation to the flavors. My friends and I can’t stop raving about her and the food!
Not to mention, Marina is a darling. She was very easy was to work with, had great communication skills, thoroughly explained every course and made sure we understood the food and process. Our bride was vegan so she was able to work with us and accommodate us to specific likes and dietary restrictions. She exceeded all expectations!”
