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"Without passion, the finest ingredients and the
best training will fall short of their mark"
Chef Jackie Alejo
I began working in restaurants in 1977, & the chefs I
constantly trailed with star-struck eyes, taught me that
using solid techniques and the finest ingredients helped to
make even a simple meal wonderful. I was taught how to truly taste
the food I made & to pay attention to even the smallest of details.
Most importantly, I learned that passion is the only ingredient that
can make a meal truly great.
Since then, I climbed my way up
to work with very talented & passionate chefs in some of the
best kitchens in Houston. I discovered that cooking in a restaurant
just doesn’t allow for the passion to flow out to each and every
meal. My service is very client specific, unlike the restaurant
industry. I also wanted to nurture people more ways than
just through their stomachs, giving them a quality of life they
truly crave & deserve.
I began investigating many
avenues of the culinary world, and learned about the personal chef
industry. I found that this way of cooking professionally could
allow me to be passionate about food again by cooking &
nurturing my clients one at a time. I am professionally trained by
the American Personal and Private Chef Institute, and have been an
active member since July 2000.
A personal chef
service is not “just for the rich & famous anymore”. My clients
come from many backgrounds: busy professionals, singles, senior
citizens, new parents, and families with hectic lifestyles. In this
world of long work hours & busy schedules, a personal chef is
just what’s on the menu. I provide a more simple answer to people
who are busy, stressed out, in need of more quality time, but want
to eat healthy, preservative-free food. Being freshly prepared in
the safety of your own home gives you more free time to enjoy your
life! I prepare a variety of dishes: gourmet, ethnic, comfort foods,
dietary specific & low fat, and most dishes can be modified for
Vegans/Vegetarians. Feel free to inquire about dinner parties,
on-site catering, intimate dinners, cooking classes, team building
& wine tasting events. References are available upon request.
I look forward to bringing my skills and passion to you as
your Personal Chef, and making your meals "truly great". Chef Jackie
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