Chef Derek Weinman
Chef Derek Weinman has over 16 years of experience in fine dining and hospitality, spanning San Francisco, Florida, Nantucket, and Denver. He has worked with renowned chefs, such as Nancy Oakes of Boulevard in San Francisco, Neil Ferguson of The Galley Beach in Nantucket, and Aaron Black of PB Catch in Palm Beach. Derek currently resides in San Francisco and is the Executive Chef at Tapestry Bistro & Bar in the SF Design Center.
Derek has expanded his offerings to include private events and bespoke catering, crafting tailored menus for every occasion. His cuisine is marked by playful creativity and a refined fusion of flavors from around the world.
Beyond events, he offers a concierge-style private chef service, designing, preparing, and delivering weekly custom meals for an exclusive group of clients seeking healthy, high-quality home-cooked dining.
He has partnered with clients such as Facebook, Stanford University, Greystar Real Estate, and the University of Colorado Boulder to bring private cooking classes into the comfort of team home kitchens. Derek’s laid-back personality, coupled with his wealth of industry knowledge, make his classes fun and engaging experiences.
Derek cooks with healthy, organic, and locally sourced whole foods, guided by his belief that real food can be medicine. His mission is to show that when prepared with care, healthy food is both incredibly delicious and deeply nourishing. Living with Crohn’s disease sparked his passion for this approach, and through mindful cooking and eating, he has achieved remission.
His most recent restaurant experience includes Bar Crenn, LinkedIn (Bon Appétit Management Company), and The Roaming Goat, among others.
Private Culinary Offerings
Private Events
Chef Derek offers bespoke catering services for private culinary experiences, from intimate dinners to milestone celebrations. Click below to connect with him about designing your next private event.
Private Chef Meal Service
Tailored, health-focused meals specifically designed for your dietary preferences, prepared and delivered weekly, bringing a private-chef fine-dining quality to your dinner table.
Private Cooking Classes
A unique experience that brings teams, families, and friends together through virtual or in-person cooking classes. Choose the cuisine and dishes you want to learn, and enjoy an interactive, chef-led class tailored to your group.