Chef Janine Jones

Chef At Home in Oxnards
Chef Janine Jones

Get to know me better

I’m a private chef who brings people together through thoughtfully prepared food, beautiful presentation, and memorable dining experiences.

I’m Janine, a chef from Barbados with over ten years of experience in the culinary industry. My journey has taken me through restaurant kitchens, catering, pastry, and creating food for special occasions, and each experience has shaped the way I approach cooking today.

For me, food has always been about more than what is on the plate. I love creating meals that bring people together, make celebrations feel special, and give people the opportunity to slow down and enjoy the people they’re sharing the table with.

My cooking is flavourful, creative, and inspired by the Caribbean as well as cuisines from around the world. I enjoy creating personalized menus that reflect the occasion and the people I’m cooking for, while paying attention to presentation and the little details that make a meal memorable.

Whether I’m preparing an intimate dinner for two, a family celebration, or a gathering with friends, my goal is simple: to give you great food and an experience you’ll genuinely remember.

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More about me

For me, cooking is...

For me, cooking is a way of bringing people together. It’s creativity, comfort, and connection all on one plate.

I learned to cook at...

I learned in my grandmother’s kitchen, inspired by her Trinidadian cooking, then refined my craft at culinary school and in professional kitchens.

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is tasting everything. If I’m not happy with the flavor, it’s not leaving my kitchen.

Book your experience with Chef Janine

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