Buzz
Beth has a tremendous instinct about food that goes above and beyond culinary training. She has such an uncanny ability to design a menu that is exactly what you want and then when she creates and delivers it, it exceeds your wildest expectations. Beth possesses a passion and savvy for cuisine that is truly unparalleled and our events have been extraordinary successes because of her creations.
Board President, CPI.
www.cpiaustin.org
As someone who pretty much thinks about food 24/7, its always fun to see what Beth has come up with when she graces us with her presence as a guest chef instructor during our Culinary Experience weeks at the resort. Her recipes always taste even better than they sound, and they sound mouth watering. If you cant catch her at our place, try a session at her own venue, Cooking By Design, and save me a seat!
Terry Conlan, Executive Chef
Lake Austin Spa Resort
Beth Pav is truly an expert in culinary design. She is very passionate, enthusiastic, and successful in her business. Her work is creative and beautiful in every way. This is evident in her precise attention to detail through her presentations; notably my bridal shower luncheon. Beth believes in the best quality and puts her heart into her work.
Shirin N. Jalufka
Houston, TX
Cooking by Design is a true culinary experience for all levels from experienced to novices. As a Corporate Event Planner I have worked with Chef’s from around the US. Chef Pav customizes her training to an individual’s style. While her instruction feeds your mind the food you prepare together feeds the body. My groups found an afternoon with Chef Pav to be stimulating and worth the time out of the office.
Debra Gassoway, Owner
Designed EVENTS of Austin
Beth can make cooking exciting and fun, even for those who don’t like to cook! At a demonstration at the library, she whipped up an amazing dish using all local and fresh ingredients, while sharing stories and tips with the audience. She is just delightful—a very talented chef and a great teacher as well. Thank you, Beth!
Barbara Hathaway, Director
Bee Cave Public Library
Beth continually amazes her students with the depth of her culinary knowledge and innovative and insightful approach to food. She truly is one of Austin’s culinary stars. Her menus for entertaining show students how to create the most interesting foods with the freshest ideas.
Cathy Cochran-Lewis, Principal/Partner
Crave Communications, Austin, TX
Cooking by Design provides a unique experience. I have attended Beth Pav’s cooking classes and utilized her company for catering special events. Beth is the consummate professional. The Cooking by Design facility is located in the hill country and the views are wonderful (it reminds me a bit of Tuscany). My Christmas present to my friends was a cooking class with Beth. We enjoyed a great afternoon learning, tasting and creating some fantastic memories. Thank you Beth providing the best culinary experiences. And I look forward to many more with Cooking by Design.
Karen Powanda, Owner
Kiss n’ Makeup
Beth Pav is one of the best chefs in Austin in any category you might choose. She is especially well known for her execution of Asian cuisine. When we mail our 3,000 invitations every year for our “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” fundraiser, the phone begins to ring asking if Beth is cooking at any of the dinners…if the answer is “yes”…that dinner is sold out within two days. But the remarkable thing about Beth is that not only does she have superb culinary skills, but she is such a caring person. She gives back to the community in many ways and has the respect of her peers not only because of her abilities, but because of her heart. …just like her cooking, nothing gimmicky, just simple and genuine…fabulous food, wonderful person!
Jay Barbee, Event Planner
Project Transitions
The two best words to describe Cooking by Designs food? Beautiful and delicious!
Karen Farnsworth, Event Planner
Candlelight Ranch/Bijoux Catering & Bakery
Beth Pav is to Austin what Nigella Lawson is to London
Deborah Carter, Owner
Pink West Hair Salon
Food as Fine Art! For our tornado anniversary open house, Beth skillfully turned our fresh vegetables and herbs into tasty artistic creations that made folks wish for another tornado, so they could enjoy her food again! And, at a Saveur Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival event, she filled a hollowed out log with the harvest of our fields, and savory dips to enjoy it all.
Carol Anne Sayle, Owner
Boggy Creek Farm
