About Chef Jessica Cloutier
Jessica has a passion for making simple, great food. Her goal is to connect on an individual level with clients in order to meet their changing dietary needs; to help you become a healthier individual with nutritional ingredients and the creative process of cooking. Using fresh produce, herbs, spices, sustainable fish, humanely raised protein, whole grains and healthy fats is the lifestyle she chooses and hopes she can help make your daily living easier, more enjoyable and healthful. When she's not cooking you can find her tending to her vegetable garden and perusing local farmer’s markets.
She received her culinary degree from the prestigious Johnson & Wales University in Colorado. She also holds a Business Management & Technology degree from Clarkson University where she played Division I Women’s Hockey. She learned to cook from her mother at a very young age; enjoying cooking different regional cuisines while moving around North America and traveling often. She is a Certified Culinarian, a member of the American Culinary Federation and a Certified Food Safety Manager.
Personal Chef Services
As your personal chef, Chef Jessica will create delicious and nutritious meals for you and your family on a weekly basis. As little as one meal and up to several lunches and dinners per week will be prepared in your home and left with straightforward, concise directions for proper reheating. According to your schedule, Chef Jessica will shop for the freshest, high-quality ingredients (cost of groceries not included in hourly rate), then arrive at your home and prepare wholesome meals and healthy snacks of your choice. Each month, you'll receive a personalized seasonal menu to choose from. In addition, your pantry will be stocked and your kitchen will be left looking immaculate and untouched. Open communication with clients is the highest priority and the best way to ensure your continued pleasure over the duration of our professional relationship.
Catering
Food for Living provides hand-crafted, custom seasonal menus for your gathering. From casual backyard picnics, office lunches or holiday treats, Chef Jessica can work with you to create a memorable event for you and your guests. Delicious meals are created on-site using the freshest ingredients.