Marla Mendelsohn began Cook Ease, Inc. in 1985 when a cooking class student requested a repeat of the class menu for her wedding rehearsal dinner. Marla is a certified culinary professional (CCP). She has been catering for over 20 years, teaching cooking classes for adults, teens, children, multi-generational groups (grandparent and preschooler, parent and teen), handicapped and senior citizens. Her enthusiasm and passion about food abounds and is evident in the creative menus she serves.

Marla is a member of IACP (International Association of Culinary Professionals).

During her career as a chef, caterer and consultant, Marla has taught cooking as part of curriculums for King Supermarkets (NJ), Viking Culinary Art Center (TX), Central Market (TX), Loaves and Fishes (NY), Classic Thyme (NJ), and privately to corporations and law firms for team building and to individuals for social entertaining purposes (birthday and anniversary celebrations, bridal showers).