Jason Pereira is a modern, professionally-trained personal chef who specializes in healthy, approachable food. With a handful of high-profile clients in South Florida, Jason crafts innovative dishes that are presented beautifully with incredible flavor. Born and raised in the Caribbean, on the island of St. Kitts, he grew up fishing, spearfishing, and foraging for his father's restaurant on the island. While receiving an undergrad degree in International Business from FAU, he learned the art of sushi making from Simon at Sushi Simon and worked briefly at 32 East in Delray Beach, Florida. With his sights set on New York, Jason attended the Culinary Institute of America and graduated at the top of his class. After graduating, he remained in NYC to work under 3-starred Michelin chef, Daniel Humm, to help open NoMad.
Having begun the PMBA International Business program at Florida Atlantic University in January 2016, Jason became inspired to combine his undergraduate business background with his passion for food and cooking by creating a company to coordinate chefs with opportunities to cater to private clients. “I want to build careers for others. I want everyone to be successful…maintain the integrity of a product or business, and be true to themselves.” In addition to future ambitions, Chef Pereira is developing an organic farm in St. Kitts, along with a tree top bar and tapas concept.