Chef Shawn Hamilton

Chef At Home in West Orange
Chef Shawn Hamilton

Get to know me better

Food is my conversation piece. I talk through my cooking which can sometimes tell a story

With over 15 years in the kitchen, I’m a professional chef known for blending Jamaican and Asian flavors into bold, smoke-forward dishes. Featured in High Times Magazine, I’ve served as a personal chef to private clients and an NFL player, creating memorable meals rooted in culture and technique.

My food tells my story — island BBQ flavors meet the dishes I grew up with, like chop suey, all elevated through live fire and smoke. Smoking meats and fish is where I thrive, adding layers of flavor that turn comfort food into something unforgettable.

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More about me

For me, cooking is...

My lifestyle and fun

I learned to cook at...

From my parents to culinary school to restaurants

A cooking secret...

Enjoy what you do and the food will showcase for you. Cook just to cook you don't have the passion

My menus

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