For catering inquiries: info@thewoodenspoonrva.com
For catering inquiries: info@thewoodenspoonrva.com
The Wooden Spoon offers Private Chef Services, Catering, Monthly Culinary Classes, Paella & Tapas Orders for Pickup/Drop-off as well as our signature slow-travel Culture, Food & Wine Travel Tour experience to Spain.
Join us for intentional, small-group retreats rooted in connection, culture, slow travel and unforgettable local food & wine. Experience authentic cultural immersion adventures while making new friends and living life well!
For details please email
Text: 954-200-9030
Thank You!
Chef Yvette

We pride ourselves on providing delicious meals made from scratch, made with love and emphasize GMO/Hormone-free foods. We source as local as possible for the freshest and highest quality offerings.
WE SPECIALIZE IN AUTHENTIC SPANISH PAELLA & TAPAS!
Mission Statement
The Wooden Spoon is a single woman-owned & operated business, formerly a restaurant of 6 years in Westhampton RVA, and now a Private Chef & Catering Service dedicated to providing our customers with fresh, healthy culinary options that are locally sourced, as much as possible, made from scratch and always prepared with love.
Chef Yvette brings her Spanish heritage, her creativity, and her expertise to every made-from-scratch dish.
Our goal is to provide fresh, authentic
Spanish cuisine always prepared with love.!

We welcome you to join our authentic Food & Wine Travel Tours for a true local cultural experience like no other!
For our Spain tours, we stay at a wonderful historic private estate home set in medievel village near the Mediterranean Sea, with breathtaking, tranquil gardens & refreshing pool to relax and recharge your mind, body and spirit.
Sit back and enjoy wonderful local wines and local cuisine as you relish in the peace and beautiful surroundings.
Enjoy the excitement of the bustling villages, vibrant festivals, beautiful beaches and the fascinating local history... a true local cultural immersion experience to delight all your senses as you create memorable moments and make new friends.
LIVE, LAUGH & LOVE your time with us!
Join Autentika Travel Tours for authentic slow travel experiences designed for your travel pleasure

We welcome our guests to join our Culinary Demo Classes for a fun time learning new recipes starting Septemebr 2025 in Shockhoe Bottom Location!
For the Travel Lovers;
Consider joining Autentika Travel Tours, formerly Luxury Sun Tours, for one of our several annual cultural immersion experiences!
A fun, friends, food & wine local cultural immersion experience!
Destinations are to:
Costa Brava, Spain in September
Edinburgh, Scotland in October
Mendoza, Argentina in Spring & Summer
Experience authenticity with
Autentika Travel Tours!
Enjoy fun adventures, new friends & amazing food & wine on our Tours!
We create Authentic Experiences designed for your Travel Pleasure.
Have a comment or just want to say hi? Drop us a line below.
104 Shockoe Slip , Richmond, Virginia 23219
Text: 954-200-9030 Email: INFO@thewoodenspoonRVA.com
* Food & Wine Travel Tours
* Wine•Tapas•Paella•Catered Events•Private Home Parties•Culinary Classes•Live Paella Experience
Welcome to My Culinary & Travel Journey
Food has the extraordinary ability to tell the story of a place, its people, and its traditions. My name is Chef Yvette Daniel Romero, and I invite you to explore the world through unforgettable flavors, authentic culinary experiences, and thoughtfully curated journeys.
As a professional Chef, culinary educator, and founder of The Wooden Spoon Catering & Autentika Travel Tours, I celebrate the rich traditions of Spanish cuisine whether I’m cooking or hosting