Meet the JK Team
Let's celebrate life with JK Chef Collection!Our Philosophy
A Higher Standard of Excellence
We, at JK Chef Collection, believe that in its simplistic form food can be delicious, healthy, and flawlessly prepared. That is why our tean provides world class private chefs for full-time, part-time and seasonal positions as well as for one-time events. We carefully select chefs from around the world whom are well versed in a variety of cuisines. We have created an extensive culinary testing program which evaluates each applicant’s knowledge of a variety of cuisines as well as finding their unique passion and talent. Creating the perfect culinary experience for your most unforgettable moments is our passion.
The JK Team
Jack Kelly
FOUNDER
Jack Kelly, founder of JK chef collection, brings over twenty years of placing creative talent in the hospitality and design industry world wide, to the company.
Cata Iglesias
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Cata Iglesias is responsible for business development in North, Central, and South America. She graduated from OTT Educación Superior in Argentina and has been with JK Chef Collection since 2016.
Grant Baker Kelly
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EVENTS
Grant Baker Kelly graduated from Temple University with a BA in entrepreneurship. He grew up in a culinary family of restaurateurs and has been working in the hospitality industry for the past ten years. He is currently the director of special events for JK Chef Collection.
Lorraine Girard
CULINARY AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Lorraine Girard is the culinary and creative director of JK Collection. Lorraine’s philosophy is that form follows function. This philosophy has served her well in the 100 plus weddings and events she has designed in New York Long Island andd the North fork
Louis Myrick
MANAGING DIRECTOR,
DOMESTICS BEHIND THE PRIVET
Louis Myrick is the managing director of Domestics Behind the Privet. Louis holds a BA degree from NYU. Since 2016, he has focused on new media relations and expanding the Domestics Behind the Privet brand both domestically and internationally. He divides his time between the Hamptons and NYC.
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