Norbert Jacniak

Luxury Culinary Strategist, Hospitality Consultant & Private Chef for UHNWI | founder of esenc. | creating & executing high-end hospitality events, concepts, brands & private fine dining experiences worldwide.

Marbella, Andalusia, Spain

About

I’ve spent my life chasing moments that matter on the plate. From childhood kitchens to Michelin-star restaurants, I learned early that great cuisine is never just about ingredients - it’s about care, intention, and presence. I support clients: • Develop and launch hospitality concepts - including financial planning, menu architecture, storytelling, staffing, training, and openings. • Deliver Michelin-level private chef services worldwide - short-term, exclusive, with full chef & service teams. • Build culinary brands - positioning, narrative, and market differentiation • Produce high-end culinary events & dining experiences - from concept to final plate. • Consult on private luxury kitchen design - workflow, equipment selection, and procurement. All supported by a highly professional international team of chefs and service staff. philosophy. For me, every dish tells a story. Every flavor, texture, and detail is an opportunity to create a memory - not just a meal. That philosophy guides everything I do, whether I’m cooking live for a table of guests or designing a concept that transforms an entire space. I work with people who value experience over status, authenticity over flash, and connection over complexity.

Experience

  • esenc. (Self-employed · 2 yrs 8 mos)
    • private dining. l executive chef.
      Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

      "esenc. brings a fine dining restaurant experience to your home." esenc. private dining & chef. - tailored culinary experiences. • personalized menus focused on UHNW individuals. • impeccable service & artisanal plating - every detail meticulously curated. • own all equipment and handmade porcelain to enhance dining experience and storytelling. delivered 30+ bespoke fine dining experiences with consistent 5-star client satisfaction.

    • culinary consulting & branding.
      Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

      expert guidance for culinary brands. restaurants & hospitality teams. elevating operations. image & experience to meet modern luxury standards. • concept & menu design tailored to your audience. • team training & hospitality coaching - kitchen & service. • operational structure. workflow. financial planning & guest journey improvement. • branding. storytelling & social media strategy for modern hospitality visibility. • professional support for new restaurant openings. brand repositioning & experiential F&B concepts. aligning culinary vision with excellence. aesthetics & performance.

    • esenc. culinary studio. - combining art & dining.
      Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

      We create worldwide immersive culinary experiences where food becomes a medium for expression, emotion, and connection. We design bespoke gastronomic concepts for private events, luxury celebrations, and brand experiences - blending performance, storytelling, and refined aesthetics. Our work explores the intersection of food. art. memory. emotion. Each concept is individually developed, site-specific, and shaped around the vision of the client and their brand. esenc. the table. is one example: a dessert-focused experience that reimagines the classic buffet through live performance plating and narrative-driven presentation. From intimate gatherings to large-scale brand activations, everything is possible - always curated, always personal.

  • Chef de Cuisine at Bossa | Café Boutique | Restaurant
    Mar 2022 - Nov 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos

    New Opening. Café l Fine Dining | Delicatessen Store l Luxury Private Chef Catering Involved in the conception and development for the whole project. Responsible for kitchen & staff management.

  • Chef Patissier / Tournant at Hotel St. Erasmus
    Nov 2021 - Mar 2022 · 5 mos

    Every day changing 5 course menu for hotel guests + à la carte dining.

  • Chef Gardemanger at Burg Vital Resort
    Aug 2021 - Sep 2021 · 2 mos

    Every day changing 2x 6 course menus, one of them completely 🌱 vegan. + à la carte. Lunch & Dinner Service.

  • GästeHaus Klaus Erfort*** - Chef Saucier / Poissionier at GästeHaus Klaus Erfort
    Jun 2020 - Aug 2021 · 1 yr 3 mos

    One of the best restaurants in Germany. 3 Michelin Stars / 19,5 Points Gault&Millau. Lunch & Dinner Service. Sole Poissonnier & Saucier.