My love for food started in in Madison Heights, VA, where I was raised. I was first introduced to Culinary Arts at Amherst County High School, and after growing a passion for the art, I decided to challenge myself by going to culinary school at JNA Institution of Culinary Arts in Philadelphia, PA. Due to a desire to further my education in business, I graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and then received a degree in Management at James Madison University, due to a desire to further my education in the business field. While in school at JMU, I worked as a Sous Chef and had the pleasure to cook for the Admiral of the Navy Seals, Luke Bryan, Old Crow and many other notable clients.

After moving to Northern Virginia, I became a diplomatic private chef in Washington, D.C. where I cooked for a variety of guests, such as Ambassadors to the United States and CNN news anchors. As the owner of Chef Jaycee LLC, I have catered private brunches and dinners for NFL players, high profile CEOs, CNN reporters, ambassadors to the United States, and White House officials. I have also had the honor of competing in multiple cooking competitions in the DMV area and have held cooking classes for well known corporate companies.

Passion over Profit

Over the many years I have spent in the culinary field, I started a self-proclaimed movement: "Passion over Profit". This aims at challenging people to do what they love, follow their dreams, and love with they do regardless of the money involved. This site is for me to share my love of food with others and to encourage you all to strive to be the best at whatever your passion may be.