Welcome

I’m David, a personal chef and the creator behind the recipes of ryabKITCHEN.

The “ryab” is nothing fancy – just a play on of my last name. My food creations, however, are made to make you feel like a million bucks. I like to make food that inspires creativity, excites the senses, and brings people together. If you’re looking to take your cooking to the next level, you’re in the right place.

about me

Faith, Family, and Food…

…are my bread and butter. I graduated culinary school in 2016 and completed my internship at an upscale Italian restaurant. I have been cooking in restaurants, for my family, or in the homes of others ever since.


My parents came to the United States as refugees from Eastern Europe. I am a first generation U.S. Citizen and much of my cooking is influenced by my Slavic heritage, my training in Italian cuisine, and my love of America.

I live in Chattanooga, TN with my wife Bailey and our two toddlers. You might find me out and about spending time with family, volunteering at my church, going on a run, or driving by farms daydreaming of my family’s future homestead.

David

ryabKITCHEN FAQ

I primarily serve the Chattanooga, TN and surrounding areas, but am always up for an adventure. Contact me for more details of travel and we can work something out.

I learned a lot of the basics in culinary school. Techniques, knife skills, safety, master recipes, and more were all part of training. However, practice makes perfect, and working in the restaurant gave me a LOT of practice. Both experiences were pretty important to develop the skillset I have now.

Anywhere and everywhere. I love trying new things and experimenting in the kitchen. The seasons have a big influence on the ingredients I’m using at the time.

Jelly beans cake halvah chocolate bar cookie shortbread muffin pudding croissant. Shortbread icing icing tart, chocolate cake. Cotton candy soufflé pastry jelly beans apple pie toffee a lollipop danish.

Chocolate gummi bears brownie donut gingerbread. Candy pastry fruitcake sweet roll gingerbread candy chocolate bar. Pastry cake cupcake croissant gummies tootsie roll. Ice cream icing biscuit soufflé toffee. Tart cake icing tootsie roll pudding.