OUR
STORY
Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Chef Mariana Ascoli brings creativity, culture, and intention to every plate she crafts. After earning a Business Management certificate in Australia and a BA in Fashion Design in Brazil, she discovered her true passion in the art and science of food.
Trained alongside award-winning teams at Michelin-starred restaurants in Houston, Chef Mariana founded When Art Meets Food in 2020 to merge fine-dining techniques with nutrition and mindful eating. Her cuisine is globally inspired, plant-forward, and performance-driven—designed to nourish the body while delivering an unforgettable sensory experience.
OUR SERVICES
MEAL
PREP
Each weekly menu is crafted around your lifestyle, dietary preferences or macro counts to improve your performance and achieve health goals. We specialize in gluten free, refined sugar free, low carb and high protein diets and have helped clients with a variety of restrictions and allergies over the past years.
A menu proposal will be sent one week before your appointment for your review and approval, allowing time for adjustments or substitutions if desired.
All dishes are neatly portioned and labeled, stored in microwave- and dishwasher-safe and ready- to- heat at your own convenience
Each experience begins with a personalized consultation and custom menu design proposal, inspired by seasonality, and crafted to suit your favorite cuisine and dietary restrictions.
We hand pick every ingredients and prioritize organic and premium ingredients from top grocery stores and farmers market.
Whether it’s an intimate celebration, corporate dinner, or elegant soirée, every event is designed to be memorable, effortless, and infused with culinary storytelling
DINNER
PARTIES
Trier Bryant, 2025
"EXCELLENCE!! Chef Mariana of When Art Meets Food will exceed your expectations.Chef Mariana completed my weekly meal prep when I lived in Houston. Each Monday, she prepped my breakfasts and lunches for the week, plus three dinners for two. Her meals were consistently flavorful, filling, and creative, fresh and natural. She even incorporated notes from my trainer about protein and calorie intake which made the meals not only delicious but aligned with my health goals.From the very beginning, Mariana was organized and efficient. Each week, she sent menus in advance for approval, welcome all my feedback, ordered the groceries from Central Market and even included a weekly snack that satisfied my sweet tooth while still being healthy and nourishing.I can’t recommend Mariana and When Art Meets Food highly enough. If you’re looking for a personal chef who brings talent, creativity, organization, and genuine care into your kitchen, Mariana is the one!!"
Aline Almeida, 2024
"Mariana was great to work with - she helped craft a personalized menu that was perfect for our occasion and considered all food preferences and intolerances. On the day of, she was professional and kind (even making last minute changes for the kids). The food was absolutely delicious and presented beautifully. We can’t wait for our next event so we can hire Mariana again!"
Khoi Luu, 2023
"Mariana & her assistant prepared an exceptional 5-course dinner for my wife's birthday, for a party of 8. The dishes were unique, not things that just can be ordered at any restaurant. The presentation & service were excellent. Most importantly, the food was delicious & memorable.The dinner was very special."