Hospitality Rooted in Heart, Flavor, and Intention
What began as a husband-and-wife culinary duo has blossomed into a lovely partnership between two wives—not married to each other—who share a deep passion for nurturing their boutique catering and private chef business, Chef Sage & Rosemary.
Meet Mary!
Mary has over 25 years of culinary and hospitality experience and loves all the details. As founder of Chef Sage & Rosemary, she’s a self-motivated entrepreneur passionate about starting from scratch. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, she spent two years at the 3-Michelin star restaurant per se before moving to Phoenix to manage Castle Hot Springs' restaurant. In 2024, Mary and her husband, Chris, started Chef Sage & Rosemary, offering boutique catering and private chef experiences in the Valley. When Chris became a full-time private chef for a family, Mary welcomed Andee to the team. Besides being a chef and business owner, Mary teaches Bikram hot yoga at the Foundry Arrowhead Ranch. She thrives in the heat, loves rocks, and enjoys expressing herself through art, playlists, and cooking!
Career Highlights:
Chef Sage & Rosemary Boutique Catering (2024-Present): Founder, focusing on personalized catering and private chef experiences
The Foundry Arrowhead Ranch (2025-Present): Yoga instructor, promoting balance and strength
Castle Hot Springs Resort (2020-2022): Restaurant Manager, helping establish the hospitality team
per se (2018-2020): Back Server, supporting top-tier dining service at a 3-Michelin star restaurant
Meet Andee!
Andee is a multifaceted professional with over a decade of experience in hospitality and specialty food. Her roles include cheese expert, event coordinator, and marketer, all focused on creating connections and memorable experiences. She values detail and atmosphere. Fav quote by Julia Child: “People who love to eat are always the best people,” Andee is obsessed with all things Phoenix, especially the food & people. She enjoys arts & crafts, as well as spending time with her husband and cat, Alley & Appa.
Career Highlights:
Chef Sage & Rosemary Boutique Catering (2025–Present): Co-owner, focusing on personalized catering experiences and event design.
Shea Cheese (2023–2025): Cheese Specialist and Event Coordinator, creating artisan cheese boards and leading tasting classes.
Whole Foods Market (2012–2023): Gained extensive experience in specialty food, merchandising, and customer service; became an ACS Certified Cheese Professional.
ACS Certified Cheese Professional (2017–Present): Earned certification and continues to educate others about artisan cheese through events and mentorship.
When they team up...
With stars aligned, Andee and Mary bring peace and endless possibilities! They’re all about making memorable moments with food, focusing on sustainability, creativity, and warm hospitality.
What's happening now...
Partnering with local venues as top boutique caterers
Creating cooking classes and demos for homes and businesses
Writing and illustrating a keto cookbook
Boosting their social media to inspire and build a cooking community
Future dreams...
Grow Chef Sage & Rosemary by collaborating locally, staying true to values of inspiration and sustainability
Expand the team, believing in strength together
Broaden services without sacrificing quality
Prioritize a healthy life/work balance and cherish relationships above all
