Chef Paul Smith

Chef At Home in Port Orchard
Chef Paul Smith
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Port OrchardI travel up to 45 km

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Retired Navy Veteran with a passion for cooking delicious food

I am a Retired Navy Veteran with 24 years of service. At the age of 19 I joined the military as a bodyguard for Navy Chaplains. I was trained, embedded and deployed with the Marine Corps to keep my Chaplain safe. After 10 years of service I decided to transfer to the Naval Reserve and follow my dream of becoming a chef. I went to culinary school in San Francisco and trained at some of the best restaurants in Napa Valley. I was then recalled back to active duty and was privileged enough to retire. Now I am looking to create your next delicious meal!

More about me

For me, cooking is...

Is relaxing. It helps me focus and brings me joy.

I learned to cook at...

I attended Culinary School at the Art Institute of San Francisco and was trained by the amazing chefs at Bouchon and Fish Story.

A cooking secret...

Cleanliness is key. You have to start and finish each dish with a clean work space.

My menus

A taste of what I cook. Tell me about your event and I'll send you a proposal built around your guests, allergies and what's in season.

Types of cuisine I prepare

  • Italian
  • Local

Book your experience with Chef Paul

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