Chef Joseph Gusner
Trained in classic French cuisine under legendary masters Alain Sailhac, Andre Soltner, and Jacques Pepin in New York, Chef Joseph has dazzled diners on land and sea. Recently returning to his homeland of Los Angeles, Chef Joseph is making his mark in entertainment catering and private events for Hollywood’s elite with the West coast’s amazing wealth of fresh ingredients.
Chef Garza Intro
Raised in central California Chef Garza found his way to Las Vegas and now all over. When Garza moved to Las Vegas he worked as an aspiring chef while attending the Art Institute. While at the Trump Hotel, Chef Garza made his way up the totem pole as a sou chef. This restaurant was near the best voted pool locally, over-looked the employee dining and service space. After resigning as Sou Chef for the Trump Hotel, Garza went on to open Blume a fine dining restaurant. Partnered with him there was Chef Grandmaster JoJo and Chef Alessandra who helped with the growth. Once Blume was established Chef Garza started his dream of doing private dinners in the Las Vegas and California areas with Shannon Dorn of Dope Foto & Dope Dining.
Chef Pat
Chef Johnny Cirelle
Chef Johnny Cirelle
Johnny Cirelle’s culinary career has been built upon both tradition and improvisation. Growing up in an Italian/Mexican American household, food was an essential part of building community and keeping the family together. What began as a deep love for cooking the cuisines of his ancestors has developed into the embracing of techniques and ingredients from a range of other cultures, including Japanese, South East Asian, and Mediterranean. He delights in developing concepts from scratch with the greater goal of harmony, both of ingredients and people. During his tenure, he has worked for some of the most renowned restaurants in Los Angeles, including Spago, Providence, Bestia, and Bavel. He has also done private cooking for high level CEOs, celebrity clients, and families. Chef Johnny stresses the importance of ethical sourcing, fresh ingredients and using as much of the products as possible with as little waste as possible. Honoring the source of where our food comes from allows both cook and diner to have a greater appreciation for what they consume. He believes this method results in a more satisfying experience, both nutritionally and emotionally. Chef Johnny aims to help others create wonderful memories, with food as the centerpiece or the backdrop of those shared moments in time.
Chef Ayo Cherry
Chef Ayo Cherry
I grew up working in my auntie's restaurant "South Side Diner," in Tallahassee, Florida. I still remember what it was like going there everyday, how she knew everyone's orders as soon as they walked in. She knew their names, their kids, hell she knew if they weren't supposed to eating the fried foods anymore. That's how I learned southern hospitality.
Fast forward about 15 years and thanks to a referral from a chef and a great steak I became the private chef for Lil Wayne, officially landing my first celebrity client. From there I have cooked for people I could only imagine. Travis Barker, Da Baby, and a few others. In addition to my clients I create recipes and videos on Buzzfeed and I won Supermarket Stakeout on Food Network!
Chef Patrick Saphyakhajon
Pat Saphyakhajon is personal chef and caterer under his brand name Another Pat Creation, Chef Pat has been immersed in the Pop Up dining scene all over Los Angeles for the past 4 years which includes Pop Up dining events such as Feastown Session: Dinner & Story Series, To Live & Dine In LA hosted by Drunken Devil, Grassfed’s Taste Buds series ‘Hummus and Hashish’ as well as ‘Tapas and Tokes’ just to name a few. One of Pats’ favorite past catering experience was cooking an Puerto Rican inspired menu for Louie Vega and EOL Soulfrito Band for Fusicology’s 15 year anniversary concert at the Ford Theatre. Another Pat Creation is about creating a memorable dining experience through food and culture presented in a fun and innovative way.
Chef Daniel Intro
Originally from Argentina, with its own special mix of cultures, Chef Daniel Morduchowicz has lived in Los Angeles for the past 39 years where he has been exposed to its rich diversity of cuisines. This wide range of experiences influences and informs his food on a daily basis, enabling him to borrow ingredients and techniques from one another. He is passionate about cooking and sharing his knowledge. He aims to teach fundamentals to his students so they need not rely on recipes.
Chef Eugene Santiago Intro
Chef Eugene Santiago has spent most of his culinary career cooking under the guidance of Chef Kerry Simon, who gave him his first break out of culinary school at Simon Kitchen & Bar inside the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas. He then followed Kerry Simon back to Los Angeles to open Simon L.A. and eventually Carson Kitchen in Las Vegas and Simon Kitchen + Bar in Palm Springs. In between this time of his life, he also had the opportunity of working at Mar’sel, the fine dining restaurant inside the Terranea Resort, where he mentored under Chef Michael Fiorelli. With experience under his belt, Eugene took on the role of helping his friend open up 3 concepts at the Westfield Santa Anita and helming the kitchen at one of them, Monkey Bar, as the Executive Chef. After his departure from Westfield, he reignited his true passion project called Baryo, which is a monthly pop-up showcasing his talent for cooking dishes with Filipino, Lao and Cambodian influences. Currently, Eugene also sells his popular coconut jam and made-from-scratch pan de sal bread under the Baryo brand and he has hopes to turn Baryo into a brick and mortar soon.
Chef Garza Intro
Raised in central California Chef Garza found his way to Las Vegas and now all over. When Garza moved to Las Vegas he worked as an aspiring chef while attending the Art Institute. While at the Trump Hotel, Chef Garza made his way up the totem pole as a sou chef. This restaurant was near the best voted pool locally, over-looked the employee dining and service space. After resigning as Sou Chef for the Trump Hotel, Garza went on to open Blume a fine dining restaurant. Partnered with him there was Chef Grandmaster JoJo and Chef Alessandra who helped with the growth. Once Blume was established Chef Garza started his dream of doing private dinners in the Las Vegas and California areas with Shannon Dorn of Dope Foto & Dope Dining.
Chef Nathan Santana
I love cooking on the heavy side of plant-based, even when I’m putting together a meat of fish based dish. I also enjoy the finer greens in life… I’m talking about cannabis of course. That’s why I co-founded Culture Create & Destroy—an underground cannabis pop-up series driven by local, seasonal produce and the *best* local cannabis available. My business partner is the is the Master Grower for Botafarm Genetics—producer of some of, if not the best, highest-grade, quality cannabis that is grown in Los Angeles.Together, we create a multi-layered experience inclusive of cannabis infused cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and tasting menus, paired with great smoke and great folks.