What made you decide to become a Chef?

In some ways I believe it was destiny. I think about my childhood and remember loving to watch cooking shows and hanging out in the kitchen. The passion for it was realized while I was in school to be a nutritionist.

Did you have to go to school to become a Chef?

School is not required to be a Chef, but I am definitely grateful for the techniques and knowledge I gained by going. I attended Texas Culinary Academy Le Cordon Bleu in Austin, TX.

How long did it take you to become a Chef?

There is no timeline to becoming a Chef and culinary school nor being able to cook make you one. Becoming a Chef comes with experience and having the ability to manage time, people and solve problems.

Why are you a caterer/personal chef rather than a restaurant chef?

I've been down the restaurant path and for me it's too restrictive. My passion was too strong and the desire to present my own food was overpowering.

What makes you different from famed TV Chefs like Bobby Flay or Emeril Lagasse?

Honestly, I'm no different. I'm at a much younger stage in my career, but my passion for food and the way I want to present it are the same as theirs. If anything, it's that my ambition is greater being that I haven't received elite status.

Are you a cook or a Chef?

I'm both. The thing you must remember though is that every chef is a cook, but not every cook is a chef.

Do you have a signature dish?

I haven't boxed myself into being known for making one good dish.

Who are you influences?

I'm influenced by evolution of the consumer's palate, the upgrade in quality of food itself and the techniques used to make those foods great.

Do you prepare food from scratch or the Sandra Lee method of 70% pre-made and 30% fresh touch?

It's not always possible to prepare food 100% from scratch, but I always use as much fresh product as possible. The taste is better, as well as, the health benefits.

What makes your catering different?

I'm different because I don't cater events, I cater to my customers needs. I'm a personal chef, caterer and cooking instructor for my customers.