Jennifer McDaniel, Chef and Founder of Sobramesa, believes the most meaningful meals don’t happen under bright lights or behind swinging doors—but around tables where people feel seen, cared for, and fully present.

With a background rooted in hospitality, storytelling, and community-building, Jennifer approaches food as both craft and conversation. Her work is shaped by seasonality, cultural memory, and a deep respect for ingredients—particularly those grown by local farmers and small producers.

Her cooking weaves together Southern warmth and global influence, honoring heritage while remaining grounded in restraint and intention. Every menu is designed to reflect what the land is offering in that moment, allowing flavor, texture, and pacing to guide the experience rather than trend or excess.

At the heart of her philosophy is the belief that hospitality is an act of care. By taking full ownership of execution—from sourcing and preparation to plating and flow—she allows hosts to remain fully present with their guests, transforming private homes into spaces of connection and ease.

Sobremesa is the expression of that belief: a private dining house built on conscious hospitality, environmental responsibility, and the power of gathering well.

For her, food is never just food. It is memory. It is culture. It is a way back to one another.