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Family man. Celebrity Chef. Luxury Coffee Specialist. Brand Ambassador. Avid supporter of our military, 1st responders & kids. #TheCoffeeChefHe serves as a Celebrity Chef Ambassador for iconic brands such as KitchenAid Commercial, de Buyer, Lodge Cast Iron, Tazaray, Microplane, Chef Works, Wholesome Sweet, and Asombroso Tequila.MY JOURNEY BEGAN ...I began cooking at the age of 5. I loved being in the kitchen with my Mom and Grandmother. Neither followed recipes, both were masters in creating flavor profiles that made an indelible impression on me.I left home when I was 16. Frustrated with life I left home.
Through a series of life events I found myself in Kansas City, MO. I was
homeless, jobless, penniless, had no family, but quite determined to not
go back home. I took a job washing dishes and learning to cook from the great
Turkish Chef, Frank Baruch. He had basic philosophies: do what you are told,
practice what you are taught, study other great chefs to become good, save
questions for when tickets aren't coming in, and there is a reason we have two
ears and one mouth. I had a love/hate thing for being his apprentice.
Years later I found myself in the precarious position of being a single dad raising three young boys (two in diapers). I
needed a business where I could control my schedule. After a brief failed
career in luxury design and furniture, I founded a specialty coffee brokerage
service in Seattle — the coffee capital of the country — and eventually became
an official coffee partner of the Seattle Seahawks / Seattle Sounders FC. At
one point we were given an opportunity to have the designation as the official
coffee of all Major League Soccer. Though grateful for such an opportunity, the
financial downside risk was too great so declined. Nevertheless, my reputation among
professional sports extended to renowned chefs, celebrities, corporate icons and
other VIP types. I was called on regularly to prepare food and serve my
coffees. This inspired me to create Cup of Luxury, an exclusive
luxury lifestyle brand of coffee offering independently rated five-star, 100-point coffees. We provide direct-to-consumer service, and remain private
membership focused. In 2012 I began infusing our coffees into my cooking/baking. I am now known throughout the world as THE COFFEE CHEF.Distinct Honors Include:World title holder, Luxury Coffee Roaster of the Year 2015, 2016, 20172018 Official Nominee, Luxury Coffee Roaster of the YearCelebrity Chef, Primetime Emmy Awards Tour, Private Dinners, FilmingCelebrity Chef, 89th Oscars Tour, Private Dinners, FilmingCelebrity Chef, 90th Oscars Tour, Private Dinners, FilmingCelebrity Chef, 91st Oscars Tour, Private Dining, FilmingVeteran James Beard Celebrity Chef Tour (3 tours)