Chef Courtney Preis

I am a chef who has been cooking my entire life. Cooking initially started as a hobby for my family and close friends. Constantly hosting, I found so much joy in cooking for guests and throwing events. In 2017, I began my first catering company called "Conscious Food by Court". We were based in San Diego and specified in vegan comfort food. Catering parties varied from 20-200, small parties to company events, etc. I then started my current business called "Back to Basics". This company is founded on sourcing food properly and educating people how health and flavor can be one and the same. We put together pop up dinners from San Diego to LA, seating about 25 guests who received 4 plated meals (including paired beverages). We focus on the connection humans have to food and relationships we have over meals. "Back to Basics" also offers catering, in particular, retreat style meals.

Aside from my business, I offer personal chef offerings. I thoroughly enjoy helping people get more connected on the food they eat and where they source it. I truly believe food is medicine and I'm here to help!