Mariko Presents

Food brings people together. Marketing tells their stories. At Mariko Presents, we've blended these worlds to create something truly special. I started this journey as a celebrity chef in Los Angeles, crafting intimate dinners for David Lynch and festival experiences for Jared Leto. Along the way, I discovered something powerful: the moments people share around food create bonds that business meetings simply can't. Today, we transform company cultures through two distinct but connected offerings: When your team needs to reconnect, our culinary experiences break down walls that traditional team-building can't touch. There's magic in creating something delicious together – barriers dissolve, creativity flows, and genuine connections form. We've watched reserved executives light up while mastering dumplings and seen feuding departments find common ground over shared desserts. When your brand needs to grow, our marketing and media expertise comes into play. Having built campaigns across four continents – from fintech startups in Southeast Asia to travel unicorns in Latin America – we understand how to tell stories that resonate globally while feeling personally relevant. The thread connecting everything we do? Creating memorable experiences that stay with people long after they've ended. That's how we've generated $13.5M through partnerships, produced video segments for major media outlets, and built a client list including Airbnb, HBO, and Beats by Dre. Our approach blends the warmth of a family kitchen with the strategic thinking of a global marketing team. We understand both the art of hospitality and the science of growth – and the remarkable things that happen when they work together. Whether you're looking to strengthen your team's bonds or amplify your brand's story, let's create something memorable together. The best conversations have always started around food. we just help them continue into the boardroom.