Priscilla Przygocki, Chef

Born and raised in the Bay Area, Priscilla Przygocki's inspiration comes from afternoons watching Julia Child and Martin Yan on television at her grandmother's house. A self-taught chef, Przygocki began her cooking career as a teenager, moving the ranks from waitress to chef at a senior living home before honing her craft at Cal Maritime. Here, she was able to cook across the world in countries like Japan, Guam, Australia, and New Zealand, where she was exposed to different cultures and cuisines. When she returned to the Bay Area, she refined her skills at San Francisco's Hotel Nikko, where she worked for almost 10 years, before landing at MAMA in 2020.

As Executive Chef at MAMA, Przygocki leads the kitchen, bringing her passion for creativity and seasonality to the restaurant's Italian offerings. Celebrating seasonal California ingredients, Przygocki highlights the best produce and ingredients available, elevating everyday dishes into something memorable. When she's not working, Przygocki can be found cooking Asian-inspired dishes at home, testing out new plant-based recipes, and spending time with her growing family.