clean. natural. local.

Local & sustainable isn’t just a trend for us. Delicious food starts from the ground up. Food that’s grown closer to home just tastes better - and it’s better for you and the people who grow it.

There’s nothing like a summer peach plucked from the tree before dawn and in your granola bowl by breakfast.

We’re lucky to be in New York City, surrounded by hundreds of miles of bountiful farmland, lakes & oceans.

We’re proud to support our neighbors while connecting you & your guests to the best of NY!

NUTRITIONAL CONSULTING

Our in-house Executive Chef & Nutritionists will virtually visit your home (or wherever you do the majority of your eating & cooking!) and walk you through your cupboards, analyzing what foods you normally consume and creating your “flavor profile.”

We’re all different & we all have different nutritional needs & goals which is why you don’t need another cookie-cutter program. Our personalized approach is the extra step you need to be the change you want to see.

We will also review any medical information as it relates to your dietary lifestyle & goals. Our goal is to improve your immune response & encourage gut health, a healthy metabolism & weight. We’ll design a program that meets your nutritional and culinary goals and most importantly, fits your schedule.

From Sustainable Nutrition, to Mood & Mental Wellness to Paleo & Whole30 - whatever your goals & interests are we can help!

QUALITY

Did you ever want to learn how to shop for the choicest cuts of meat, the best fish and the freshest produce? Feel overwhelmed by the beautiful bounty at your local farmer’s market?

FRESH IDEAS

Maybe you’re interested in putting a new twist on the weekly game-day feast or your child’s birthday party? Why not mix in a fun & informative lesson?! Pick up new skills & techniques while bonding over meal prep with friends & family.

TECHNIQUE

This year, would you like to perfect your grilling technique in time for the summer barbecue season? Welcoming a new baby into your home & want to create tasty & healthy puree recipes?

CREATIVITY

Are you looking to impress that special someone with a gourmet dinner? We're full of ideas and here to work with you!

CUSTOM CREATIONS

INDUSTRY CONSULTING

Whether you need help with your home kitchen design, staffing & stocking the office kitchen, custom edible gifts, promotional items, seasonal menu concepts or training for your staff, we’ve got you covered.

Have a food concept but not sure how to bring it to fruition? Our experienced staff can provide R & D, coupled with rigorous testing to make your dream food item a reality.

Writing a cookbook but don’t have the time or space to test the recipes? We do that too, and we’ll research where to source ingredients, create glossaries or anything else your unique cookbook requires.

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING

Remember when you used to eat at all hours of the day and never gain a pound? Did your annual physical end in a list of foods to avoid & foods you need to add to your diet? Looking for realistic ways to incorporate the latest nutrition trends into your daily meals? Want to make long-lasting lifestyle changes centered around your diet? We’ve been there, and we can help.

We can translate your new dietary directive into something feasible; how exactly do you “eat 4 – 6 servings of fruits and veggies a day?” What do a cup of grains and 4 ounces of fish really look like?? By analyzing what and where you eat while identifying your flavor profile, we will turn your new dietary goals into real-world menus, dishes and meal plans.

ABOUT THE KITCHEN SINK

Communicating through food is a way of life for Berthsy Ayide, the polyglot chef and owner of The Kitchen Sink.

Raised in a half-Nigerian/half-Northern Italian household in the heavily Dominican Inwood section of Manhattan, she grew up cooking everything but…The Kitchen Sink. In any given week, Berthsy would prepare Jolloff Rice and Parmesan Risotto for her family, then Arroz con Pollo and Empanadas for her friends. After graduating in 2001 from Georgetown University with a B.S. in Japanese and a year spent abroad in Tokyo, she added a variety of East Asian dishes to her growing repertoire. In 2003 Berthsy graduated from the Institute of Culinary Education in Manhattan, marrying her prodigious natural talent and know-how to classic French technique. The result is a chef who both intuitively and intellectually understands the importance of food through a multitude of cultural lenses and perspectives.

Diversity & inclusion aren’t just catch phrases in our offices & kitchens. They are the driving force of each decision we make. From sourcing at minimum 85% of our products from local farmers who are often members of underrepresented communities, to working with the NYS DOL & NYCHA to identify, retrain & employ underemployed workers to guiding our vendors & partners to incorporate sustainable practices into event production wherever possible.

After a stint spent cooking for the rich and beautiful as the in-house catering chef at Hell’s Kitchen’s Splashlight Studios, Berthsy accepted the opportunity to work as a corporate dining chef in Rockefeller Center. Always in pursuit of a deeper knowledge and understanding of the ways in which food impacts our lives, she simultaneously completed a master’s degree at NYU’s prestigious Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health.

As a Corporate Dining Executive Chef in Rockefeller Center, Berthsy repeatedly overheard her discerning clients complain that they could not get quality, locally sourced, made-to-order food for their families delivered to their homes on a regular basis. After building a solid client list of corporate leaders and discerning NY families, Berthsy filled that void within the industry, literally changing the way her clients eat and see food. The result was The Kitchen Sink, your one-stop, all-purpose culinary solution. Fifteen years later, The Kitchen Sink has evolved into a full-service catering and consulting firm where many of our wonderful clients have been with us since Day One. 

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