Jamaican born Chef specializing in International Cuisine flavored and infused with the Jamaican Caribbean natural herbs and spices.

He learned to cook the best Jamaican internationally Known Dishes from his Grand Mother. Mother and Father from a tender age bearly passing knee-high catering for a large family and sometimes for friends of the family while being supervised. Andrew went to high school where he studied Maths, English, Food, and Nutrition.

Now! Andrew is a Professionally trained Certified Chef with experiences of over 20 years in the Hospitality, Hotel, and Restaurant industry. He was trained professionally by Executive Chef Mark Scott( a Michelin star Local Canadian trained Chef) at the premiere Hotel training Culinary World renown Vocational School in Jamaica " H.E.A.R.T" Runaway Bay St. Anns. Andrew later received additional training and guidance from the 5-star award-winning French Chef Pierre Battagiere at San Souci Couples Hotel and Spa in St. Mary where he worked. He later worked internationally while traveling and locally in 5-star restaurants. Andrew worked as a Sous Chef, Gardemajor, Pastry Chef, and an Executive Chef while guiding and Training a large Staff and now his focus is being a personal Chef working at the TAKEACHEF company.

For me, cooking is...

Andrew finds joy in serving others in choosing this career path by working with the freshest of ingredients

I learned to cook at...

Home then high school where I studied food and nutrition then went on to vocational culinary school HEART Runaway bay Hotel And restaurants.

A cooking secret...

Understanding and Listening to the Guest in order to exceed their expectations

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Chef Andrew's reviews

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Chef Andrew is a TREAT! He ensured that my friends and I had an amazing experience in Jamaica. He prepared an AMAZING birthday dinner filled with flavors and textures that had our tastebuds dreaming of his meals all day. The traditional Jamaican jerk chicken, ox tails, with peas and rice was full of spices and flavors that we enjoyed guessing the spices and flavors that were used. Our favorite meal was the egg fried rice, mango fish, Roasted chicken, and stir-fry vegetables! It was beyond amazing. The mix of flavors! I'm still thinking about this meal. Chef Andrew even creates menus to go with your themes. I had a PJ party night and the appetizer meal was perfect for the occasion. I haven't even mentioned the deserts!!!! He was perfect when pairing the desert with the meals each desert taste beyond amazing you want to make sure that you leave room for dessert!! I almost forgot about the breakfast..... He mad great and filling breakfasts for our adventures and excursions. HE ensures that we had what we needed to enjoy the Jamaican sun. He created a fresh fruit smoothie that gave us energy, the omelets and ash browns were our favorite breakfast meal, and the fresh fruit mimosas with each meal (we also guessed the fruit used here too it was fun and a great time). He is great for intimate occasions and big parties. He and his helper was very professional and attentive to our needs. They were also fun to have around and made enjoying our meals each day more enjoyable. I highly recommend you hiring this chef. HE IS AMAZING!!

Had a great experience. Food was great and Chef Andrew was very professional and attentive.

Chef Andrew was wonderful! Extremely hospitable and the food was delicious ! There were even a couple of surprises! I will gladly book Chef Andrew again and I can’t wait to spread the word !

Chef Andrew was absolutely awesome and the food was authentic and delicious. We will definitely use his services again on our next trip to Jamaica.