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Chef Cat Castaneda at Native Fields

meet your chef, Cat castaneda

I bring together a heritage of soulful cooking, fine-dining training, and farm-to-table values to curate experiences that feel both rich and deeply personal.

My style balances refined technique with heartfelt hospitality, using distinct flavors of California freshness mixed with Filipino inspiration, that honors both my roots and my passion for local, seasonal cuisine.

Aesthetically, I gravitate toward natural elegance: clean presentations, vibrant ingredients, and settings that feel elevated but never pretentious.

My values center on community, sustainability, & inclusivity…

Whether it’s supporting local farms, designing allergy-friendly menus, or creating safe, memorable spaces for celebration.

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Chef Cat Castaneda smiling while pushing a shopping cart filled with oranges at a farmers market
Cat shopping for vegetables at a farmers market, with pumpkins and squash on display, and other shoppers in the background.
Chef Cat choosing produce at farmers market.
Chef Cat holding a cardboard box labeled 'Weiser Family Farms' and smiling at the camera.
Cat holding a small, orange squash at a farmers market, with more squash and melons on display.
Fresh green broccoli on display at a market stand surrounded by yellow, red, and pink bell peppers and tomatoes.

chef/owner of native fields

Aside from my private chef services, I own and operate Native Fields — a farm-to-table, non-GMO, pesticide-free restaurant and cafe located in Walnut, CA. We opened up in March 2018 in memory of my late father, Marcel Castaneda.

Our mission is to create a dining experience that honors both the land and the community. As a locally-owned family restaurant, we are committed to sustainability in every aspect of our business. We prioritize sourcing ingredients from farmers who practice efficient, regenerative farming techniques, ensuring that our food not only nourishes our guests but also contributes to the health of the planet.

A corner of Native Fields with a wooden shelf portrait of Marcel Castaneda, small plants, and crystals, with a textured wall, a warm-toned wicker hanging light, and shadows cast on the wall.
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