Tea Thyme Sweet & Savory,  LLC

Chef Anissa Hopkins was born and raised in northern New Jersey. From an early age, she was drawn to cook by her mother, an amazing cook who was always able to create something from nothing by turning the most basic ingredients into an amazing meal. She noticed Anissa’s interest in food as a young child and began to show her how to make things like fresh Perogies, and golumpki (stuffed cabbage). She taught her to make healthy, home-cooked meals with what was available and instilled in her a passion for cooking that quickly grew. Once Anissa was able to take cooking classes in school, she signed up for them all through school and during summertime she continued to cook and bake for family and friends. 

In April 1992 Anissa welcomed a baby girl, into the world. Anissa became a single mom when her daughter was young, and Anissa knew she was unable to work endless hours, nights and weekends and knew she needed to return to her roots. She wanted to use her creativity and share her passion to provide delicious and healthy meals but on her own terms. So, Anissa started to cook and bake for friends and family while working a 9 to 5 job to raise her daughter.

In 2009 Anissa joined American Personal and Private Chef Association. While gathering information and found the personal chef industry was the perfect fit. It has allowed Anissa to create her own hours, spend time with her daughter and follow her life’s passion all in one.

 Chef Anissa is a member of the American Pie Council, RBA- Retail Bakers of America, Allergen Certified.  ServSafe Certified as well as an Instructor and Proctor for ServSafe.

Anissa went back to school for Baking and Pastry at Elijah in New Brunswick, New Jersey and is finishing up with Culinary and Baking and Pastry at Escoffier's.  

Anissa has a passion for classic comfort food with a twist of healthy modern flare. Fresh pasta made from scratch is one of her specialties.

Anissa is someone that found her passion at a very young age and was taught that food is so much more than what we eat. It is our culture, our company, our comfort and our inspiration.

Our Business

Tea Thyme is a Personal Chef Service who puts you the client first. We help you to eat healthy and cook healthy

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