Chef Rachel

Chef Rachel has worked for the Ritz Carlton in New Orleans and West Palm Beach, and she has been part of several groundbreaking farm-to-table restaurants with delicious, eclectic dishes. Rachel has been part of an Award-Winning Catering Company in South Florida specializing in weddings, event planning, and complete production services.

Understanding the depth over breadth concept, Lady Ray’s has not set out to reinvent the wheel or specialize in all aspects of the hospitality industry but actively looks to partner with local businesses with similar visions.

The Boca Raton Observer "Hack Your Holiday"

Want to be the host with the most? Then meet Rachel Vondell, director of catering operations at E&M Culinary, Events & Creative, LLC and affiliate of E&M Munchies Restaurant Group, the founders of Rebel House in Boca Raton and El Jefe Luchador and Charm City Burger Company in DeerfieldBeach.

In its third year, E&M is an evolution of Chef Michael Saperstein and business Partner Evan David’s entrepreneurial efforts, providing full-service
catering, events production and creative services with in-house expertise.

Entertain like a pro with Vondell and Cohen's advice for hosting a memorable holiday party.

Boca Mag - June 2018

JANUARY 2016: FLORIDA WEEKLY

Pastry Chef Rachel Vondell has been putting smiles on people’s faces with her desserts since she was a small child, growing up in upstate New York.
“How can you be upset when somebody hands you a plate of cookies?” she laughed. “When I was a little girl, my mom used to make amazing birthday cakes for me. My aunt made the pies. I developed such a love for it. It was kind of the only thing that made sense to me. I started working in a pastry style kitchen making desserts when I was 15.”

Read More