Chef Mercedez Justis

Chef At Home in Chicago
Chef Mercedez Justis

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Classically trained Chef, traveled to eight states and three countries, Chef M brings personalized, restaurant-quality dining into private homes.

Chef Mercedez is a classically trained private chef with over 10 years of professional culinary experience, including three years dedicated to serving private clients across the country and internationally. A graduate of Johnson & Wales University, she refined her craft in Michelin-influenced kitchens and within Forbes 5-Star and 5-Diamond hotels, developing a cooking style that is both elevated and inviting.

Her career has taken her to eight states and three countries, allowing her to bring a broad culinary perspective and polished restaurant-quality dining directly into private homes. Chef Mercedez specializes in a wide range of cuisines and is highly experienced in accommodating food allergies and dietary restrictions, ensuring that every menu is carefully curated, inclusive, and memorable.

Rooted in fine dining standards yet guided by authentic human connection, she believes exceptional food is created with care, intention, and deep respect for the individuals she serves. Each experience she designs reflects her commitment to excellence, personalization, and meaningful hospitality.

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More about me

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is a creative outlet, I enjoy creating food that can give each client experience & create memories.

I learned to cook at...

I graduated with honors at Johnson and Wales Culinary School in Rhode Island.

A cooking secret...

Creating experiences with each client that is personalized to meet their expectations.

My menus

Book your experience with Chef Mercedez

Specify the details of your requests and the chef will send you a custom menu just for you.