I'm the Kardashians' private chef of nearly a decade. I like to stay out of the spotlight.

Courtesy of Khristianne Uy

• Khristianne Uy, or Chef K, grew up in the Philippines before moving to LA and attending culinary school.
• Her career began in the restaurant industry before she started cooking for high-profile clients.
• Now, she cooks for the entire Kardashian family and has expanded her brand into her own business.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Khristianne Uy, known as Chef K, a 42-year-old...