Chef Johnathan Swanson

Personal Chef In Foley

I am a personal chef with 5 years of industry experience. In that time, I started out as a prep cook and worked all the to a Jr. Sous chef. I have worked for Austin Marriot downtown as a banquet Jr Sous Chef to feed up to 3000 people a day, Corrinne, Zanzibar Rooftop Grill, Easy tiger. Along with restaurant experience, I’ve also started a career as a private chef. I’ve had the opportunity to cook for Dana White and family, Bill Perkins, and recently I was invited to The Masters as a private chef.

For me, cooking is...

A way for me to creatively express myself through food while also providing food that brings people closer together

I learned to cook at...

While I had started culinary school, the pandemic ended that, but it didn't slow me down. I continued to learn from books and the chefs I work with.

A cooking secret...

The secret to a good meal is not only great tasting food, but it is also how you treat the guests. I pride myself on providing top quality hospitality

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Chef Johnathan's reviews

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33 services

Chef Swanson was amazing! extremely knowledgeable in his craft and passionate about providing his guest with an unforgettable experience.

Chef Johnathan was wonderful. Once I booked him, he reached out to me immediately to finalize the menu. Chef was very accommodating and flexible as we had a few obstacles with food allergies, special diets. Chef came up with an amazing meal everyone could enjoy. I would hire Chef Johnathan again.

I planned a special surprise 40th wedding anniversary dinner for my wife. The venue was at a bed and breakfast which had a small dining room that overlooked the bay. A violinist was also scheduled to play starting as we entered the dining area so timing of the food was important. Chef Jonathan did a great job creating a multiple course menu that fit our unique desires and the event. He was focused on details and communicated with me as well as the venue to ensure all details were covered. I could not have ask for the evening to go any better than it did. The food presentation and taste was excellent. The timing was perfect and his personal interaction made us feel very relaxed to enjoy the view, dinner and music. It was an evening that I was hoping for. The venue was also pleased with his professionalism from planning through clean up. I would highly recommend Chef Jonathan.

Fished all day and Chef Johnathon prepared our catch right of the boat!

Our chef Jonathan was nothing short of amazing! I am so glad we found him and booked. It was the most exciting experience and so much pressure was taken off of me for our vacay! His mimosas and cocktails for brunch and dinner were the best! He was so humble and just down to earth while still being so professional, it was like one of my good friends was there cooking for us all. He was so easy to talk to and we didn’t want him to leave!! If you’re considering a chef for your vacay or another reason look no further than Jonathan!

Chef Jonathan is so personable and kind. He contacted just enough to make sure we knew he was coming and what he was making and times, etc. We were very comfortable with him in our vacation home with us. His food was A+ - we were VERY pleased with the food and presentation. Highly recommend him and will use him again if we return to this area.

Johnathan did a wonderful job! We enjoyed the evening tremendously! Let me give clarification as far as a menu: we did discuss prior to his coming what he’d prepare. It was my favorite Italian dish, Chicken Parmigiana. It was delicious! We also had bruschetta and green beans with wine. We’d give him ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️! We did not see a menu per se but we’re totally satisfied with the experience. I learned some cooking tips and he left my kitchen spotless! Delightful young man!