MEET THE TEAM
At Secret Garden, we take pride in collaborating with a diverse group of highly skilled professionals. Our goal is to match you with the ideal team that can cater to all your needs. Whether you require private chefs, bartenders, servers, decorators, entertainment, or security, we prioritize working with only the best in the industry—those who are truly passionate about hospitality. It’s all about delivering exceptional service with a smile. Explore some of our top recommendations from across the country this month, or contact us today to assemble your dream team!
VANESSA LAUREN
OWNER AND EVENT DIRECTOR
With over 20 years of hospitality experience Vanessa Lauren has worked every position starting as a hostess and working her way up to Executive Chef. Using her expertise in providing exceptional customer service to ensure your experience is a wonderful one. Vanessa has worked with several top LA chefs, including Ludo Lefebvre, Curtis Stone, Jon Shook, Vinny Dotolo, Tim Carrey, Ben Ford, and Marcel Vigneron. She’s also managed events of all sizes including venues such as Sundance Film Festival, Coachella, Food & Wine Festival, Dinner Lab, James Beard House, and Summit at Sea.
Vanessa and the Secret Garden team are motivated by a social responsibility to help improve the symbiotic relationship between Mother Earth and our ever-changing modern world. When you attend a Secret Garden experience, you’re not only participating in an event that you and other guests will be thrilled to experience; you’re engaging in sustainable practice and eco-friendly dining. You’re raising the bar in how we grow, cook, dine, and share meals together.