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A private chef and culinary storyteller creating soulful, elevated dining experiences people remember.

I create private dining experiences built around great food, thoughtful hospitality, and the kind of details that make an evening feel special.

I'm Chef Jumoke Jackson — a private chef, culinary educator, storyteller, and entrepreneur whose career has taken me from intimate dinners in private homes to national television, celebrity clients, major culinary events, and restaurant leadership.

My work has been featured on Shark Tank, Food Network, The Chew, Dr. Oz, ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX. I was part of the founding team behind Everything Legendary, the plant-based food company that earned an investment from Mark Cuban on Shark Tank, and I previously served as Executive Chef of Slutty Vegan.

But when I step into your home, the evening isn't about my résumé. It's about you.

Whether you're celebrating a birthday, anniversary, date night, gathering of friends, or simply creating a memorable dinner at home, I design the menu and experience around the people at your table.

My cooking combines modern technique with soulful American flavors, beautiful presentation, and food that people genuinely want to eat. I love incorporating seasonal ingredients, unexpected touches, and signature dishes — including my butter-basted Soulfull Biscuits — that give guests something to talk about long after dinner is over.

My goal is simple:

You enjoy your guests.

I take care of the food, the flow, and the experience.

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For me, cooking is...

Creating memorable moments around the table. Great food matters, but so do the feeling, conversation, and experience around it.

I learned to cook at...

Home first, then through restaurants, private kitchens, travel, teaching, and years of cooking for people from all walks of life.

A cooking secret...

Taste as you go. Salt, acid, temperature, and texture can transform a dish. And when making biscuits: never overwork the dough.

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Chef Jumoke's reviews

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We had an amazing experience with Chef Jackson! From start to finish, the entire evening was exceptional, and every dish was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully presented, and bursting with flavor. Hosting six guests at home felt like having a fine-dining restaurant experience in the comfort of our own dining room. Chef was on time and fully prepared to make sure everything was perfect. The appetizers were outstanding — the biscuits with caviar and crème fraîche were an elegant, indulgent start, the mushroom puff pastry was delicious, and the crab toast was an absolute standout. The scallops with corn were cooked to perfection, and the squash and arugula salad was fresh, vibrant, and beautifully balanced. The steak and potatoes were equally impressive, perfectly executed and full of flavor. Chef was thoughtful to prepare alternative menu options for our guests that had dietary restrictions. To finish, the apple cake was the perfect ending to an incredible meal. What truly made the experience special was the chef’s ability to create a menu that felt elevated, creative, and cohesive without sacrificing the warmth and comfort of dining at home. Goes without saying how incredibly helpful it was to see chef cleaning up afterwards and leaving our kitchen and home in pristine condition. Our guests were thoroughly impressed, and we couldn’t have asked for a better dining experience. If you’re looking for a private chef who delivers exceptional food, creativity, and a memorable experience, we would recommend him without hesitation.

Chef Jackson was INCREDIBLE! He was kind, engaging, and the food was exceptional. We had such a great experience and we can’t stop talking about it!!!