2025 Season Premiere with Chefs Jimmy Matiz & Jayro Martinez

With a career shaped by Michelin-starred kitchens and global influences, Chef Jimmy Matiz refined his craft under Michael Mina and at El Celler de Can Roca, one of the world’s top restaurants. His expertise spans Canada, Thailand, Colombia, Spain, and the U.S., where he has cooked for renowned chefs, food critics, high-profile clients, and luxury brands.

Beyond his culinary mastery, he holds a Hospitality Business Management degree, two Harvard diplomas in the Science of Cooking, and advanced certifications in Modernist Techniques and Mediterranean Ingredients. His fusion of classic techniques with innovation results in dishes that are as refined as they are unforgettable.

As the visionary behind Matiz Cuisine, Chef Jimmy has become one of Southern California’s most sought-after private chefs, curating exceptional dining experiences for elite clientele, celebrities, and global luxury companies. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, he transforms every event into a world-class culinary experience.

Chef Jayro Martinez dove into culinary at the young age of 16 and has been perfecting his art for more than half his life. His first accolade was being promoted to Head Chef at Mh Zh in Silverlake CA, at 23 years old and was awarded the achievement of “13 Best New Restaurants in America” by The Thrillist.

At 31 years old, Chef Jayro has accomplished opening seven restaurants as Executive Chef and received many recognitions  – “Top 10 Best New Restaurants in LA” by LA Magazine, “Top 5 New Restaurants” by OC Register, “Best 5 New Restaurants in OC” by Modern Luxury, just to name a few. His restaurants include Mh Zh, Mayfield, Ahba, Outer Reef, Knife Modern Steak.

Chef Jayro's cuisine boasts influences from French, Italian, Levantine, Spanish, and Japanese cultures. More recently, he’s proven his skills by opening a Western Inspired Modern Steakhouse by the name of Westwood Coast Steakhouse. Chef Jayro also is an expert in dry-aging steak, creating innovative seafood dishes, and molecular gastronomy.

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