Abby Hitchcock

Abby Hitchcock is a prominent chef and the owner of Abigail's Kitchen, which was formerly known as Camaje. She has a diverse culinary background and a passion for teaching cooking.

Early Life and Education

Abby grew up on Long Island's rural East End, where she developed a love for fresh, local foods from her mother and an appreciation for cooking from her father, an amateur chef. Her culinary journey began during her university years in England, where she lived in a self-catering flat. This experience ignited her passion for food, leading her to explore local markets and prepare meals for her flatmates. After earning a degree in Botany, she returned to the U.S. to study at Peter Kump’s New York Cooking School (now The Institute of Culinary Education) .12

Career Highlights

Abby has worked at several prestigious culinary establishments, including:

• The Tea Box at Takashimaya in New York
• Vong in London
• BBC’s Vegetarian Good Food Magazine

She has also served as a private chef and worked with Martha Stewart Living Television. In 2019, she rebranded Camaje into Abigail's Kitchen, focusing on cooking classes and unique dining experiences like Dinners in the Dark, where diners enjoy meals blindfolded .134

Recent Developments

In June 2022, Abby relocated Abigail's Kitchen from Greenwich Village to the Lower East Side of Manhattan. She also opened another restaurant named Betty, where she serves as head chef .123 Abby has gained recognition in media for her innovative dining experiences and has appeared on shows like Food Network's "Chopped!" and "Beat Bobby Flay" .12

Through her work, Abby Hitchcock continues to inspire others with her culinary expertise and commitment to creating memorable dining experiences.