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Irina Rosca! Co-Founder & Experience Director of Homemakase!

Season 1, Ep. 124

On this episode of Skye's The Limit, Skye is joined by Irina Rosca, Co-Founder & Experience Director of Homemakase!


Together with her partner in life, Chef Alejandro Garcia Candelas, Irina has redefined what it means to dine at home, turning evenings into stories of gratitude, artistry, and connection. Under their leadership, HomemakaseATL has been named Best Private Chef Experience by The Atlantan Magazine (2024 & 2025) and featured on the cover of Roswell City Lifestyle Magazine.


Listen to this episode to hear about Irina's journey into the food industry, the founding of Homemakase, the accolades and expansion the in-home, omakase business has experienced, hear Irina’s food preferences, her restaurant opinions and more…!


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