Cookonnect Chefs

Get to Know Our Family Chefs Before Booking & Learn About Our Screening Practices

Meet Our Family Chefs

  • Chef Nyesha

    Nyesha is a fabulous Atlanta based chef. She has cooked for everyone from families to local celebrities, including government officials and the wives of our hometown Atlanta Braves.

  • Chef Neiani

    Neiani is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. She has cooked at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, the Druid Hills Golf Club, and the CRU Food & Wine Bar Avalon.

  • Chef Mary

    Mary is a lifelong cook with a diverse background. She has worked for small food businesses and large restaurants alike, including Ry's Table, Community Farmers Markets, and General Muir.

  • Chef Ray

    Ray has always been passionate about food and you can taste it in every meal he prepares. He has served as sous chef at both Parker's on Ponce and Superica here in Atlanta.

  • Chef Shay

    Shay previously served in the Air Force and worked as a respiratory therapist. Now, pursuing her love for cooking, she is a culinary student at the Art Institute of Atlanta.

  • Chef Danielle

    Danielle is a passionate chef with ten years of experience. She has a degree in Culinary Management and has cooked for hotel-industry leaders such as Marriott and The Ritz Carlton.

  • Chef Tywan

    Tywan has over 25 years of cooking experience. He has worked at 755 Turner Field, feeding 500-700 people per event, and as the Banquet Chef for the W Hotel in Buckhead Atlanta.

  • Chef Zanayia

    Zanayia has spent many years learning and flourishing in the food industry. Her experience ranges from catering, to food trucks, to cooking for high-end clients at the Firekeepers Casino Hotel.

  • Chef Brittini

    Brittini has spent over 20 years in the food industry. She has worked at the world's largest Marriott (Orlando, FL) and taught culinary classes in Germany on US military bases.

  • Chef James

    James has been cooking for over a decade. His career has taken him from casual to fine dining restaurants, including experience as a sous chef for C. Ellet's.

  • Chef Danielle A

    Danielle A is a seasoned culinary expert with over 20 years of experience, including roles as a Director of Dining Services, culinary arts teacher, and owner of a successful catering company.

  • Chef Robin

    Robin is a culinary artist with a rich background in the world of cooking. She has a degree in Hospitality Management, and previously cooked at the Piedmont Driving Club and Druid Hills Country Club here in Atlanta.

We Ensure Cooking Excellence

Cookonnect Chefs All Pass a Thorough Prescreen Process

  • We conduct comprehensive background checks on all chefs to ensure a safe and trustworthy culinary experience for our customers.

  • All chefs undergo verification of their food safety certifications, ensuring that they meet the highest standards of hygiene and sanitation.

  • Through a combination of tasting sessions and formal interviews, we assess the culinary skills, cleanliness, and professionalism of our chefs to ensure they meet our rigorous standards.

  • We carefully review references provided by our chefs to gain insights into their past culinary experiences, professionalism, and client satisfaction, ensuring that only the most qualified and reliable chefs join our network.

Join The Culinary Team

  • Just tell us when you are available to work and we take care of finding you clients that fit your schedule.

  • Recruiting clients and managing invoices, schedules, menus, etc. requires a lot of work and time. Cookonnect focuses on managing these tasks for you, so you can focus on what you love: the cooking.

  • Once you are booked, we provide you all of the information you need to be successful in your booking, including shopping lists, recipes, and critical client information.

  • Cookonnect chefs earn up to 40% more than they do in the restaurant. Cookonnect pays for the ingredients. You keep 100% of your tips.