Francesca is widely known for extensive background in culinary science. She was Pavilions most popular chef consultant for years and has consulted for Ralph’s grocery chain, Pict Sweet Brand Products and the Avocado Commission. Her easy going and friendly personality coupled with her extensive culinary and nutrition background gives Francesca a playfully sophisticated demeanor. Her favorite food specialties are usually lite, healthy and always pleasing to the palate.
In addition to her retail work with grocers, Francesca also served as the Executive Chef at one of the leading Italian restaurants in Seal Beach CA. and has been a cooking teacher for the past 17 years. In 1998, Francesca became the Chef Consultant and Director of meal plan fabrication for the INTRAFITT Program. Francesca and Dolorie Thurner have collaborated on several INTRAFITT Recipe and Nutrition Planning Books which are available at the INTRAFITT.com Pro-Shop.
Francesca’s credentials don’t stop here, she has also worked as a food stylist on several motion picture locations and for the renowned food photographer "Jon Edwards”. Francesca has published her own cookbook, started her own restaurant and catering business, and served as a chef for the Hilton Hotel Chain, the Del Fineu Restaurant in Denmark and LaRochettas in Montescinde Italy.
Francesca’s culinary passion has led to several consulting, teaching and exhibition related employment with Robinson’s May, the Orange County Wine Society, the Tastes of Sunset and a number of other local food festivals.
Currently, Francesca works with her Husband William Smith, CEO / President and Founder of the INTRAFITT Corporation as the company’s COO. Francesca manages the day-to-day, affairs of the INTRAFITT Corp. and provides preliminary approval for all business related projects and development.
Francesca is also a Certified INTRAFITT Technician and is highly regarded as one of the world’s best phone coaches teaching clients all over the world how to eat and exercise optimally in order to achieve and maintain their desired health & fitness goals.