Why choose The Table
Choosing The Table means inviting a lifetime of culinary passion, expertise, and heart into your home while reclaiming precious time to spend with your loved ones.
Annie’s professional training—earning a degree in Nutrition and Food Service from Oregon State University, Culinary School, and a Functional Medicine Health Coaching Certification from the Institute of Functional Medicine— ensures every dish is crafted with skill and care. Our many Chef’s experiences span diverse culinary landscapes, from fine dining restaurants and vibrant farmers markets in Oregon to the dynamic food scene of New York City. As a Functional Medicine Health Coach, Annie seamlessly blends her knowledge of nutrition with her creative cooking, providing meals that not only delight the palate but also nurture the body. Whether you’re seeking a health-focused dining experience or an indulgent feast, our passion for making food a love language guarantees a memorable meal designed to bring people together.
Beyond the food itself, our service is designed to give you something invaluable: time. We understand the demands of daily life and the challenges of balancing work, family, and meal preparation. By handling the planning, shopping, cooking, and cleanup, we allow you to focus on what truly matters—spending quality time with your family and creating memories. From the first bite to the last, you’ll taste our dedication to fresh ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and the simple pleasure of sharing a meal with loved ones. Let our service transform your dining experience into something extraordinary, giving you the time and freedom to enjoy it to the fullest.
meet the chefs
annie baker
Annie’s love for cooking started as a child in Kansas while watching OG Food Network with Emeril Lagasse and envisioning how she would act if she got to sit at the Chef’s counter. She comes from generations of amazing female chefs and entertainers.
Annie earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Food Service from Oregon State University and attended Culinary School at Linn Benton. She’s worked as a sous chef & line cook at restaurants, farmers markets, and events in Portland, McMinnville, Lincoln City, and spent time in restaurants and as a private chef in New York City. Annie became a Functional Medicine Health Coach in 2024 through the Institute of Functional Medicine.
Cooking is her love language. She’s passionate about bringing people together over a meal that makes them feel nourished and loved. Annie believes it is our responsibility as chefs and cooks to educate and provide you with food that will nurture your body. Outside of the kitchen you’ll find her walker her dog, Blue, sitting in the backyard with her chickens, or spending time at the beach with her husband, Kevin.
Annie started The Table in 2019
monica franke
Monica claims her mom to be the OG of Foodies: Driving an hour to a favorite bakery for German rye bread, the importance of Hellman's mayonnaise on a BLT, always having Haagen Daz Coffee ice cream in the freezer. The love of food was instilled very young and has never left.
To really get to know Monica, she thought it best to just list a few things that make her happy: carnitas tacos, throwing a good party, Korean BBQ, beers with friends, Pho, every cookie she’s ever met. She's still sad about Roman Candle closing and the Bacon Cheddar dip from Trader Joe's being discontinued.
Monica brings to The Table a Bachelor of Fine Arts, a degree in Culinary Arts from Western Culinary Institute, and many years of restaurant work, but most importantly, a deep love for all things delicious and an understanding of the magic of cooking and sharing a good meal and the joy it can bring.