Elite Personal Chefs – Houston

Elite Personal Chefs was created in 2011 with the vision of sharing a passion for elevated food and culinary innovation within your home. We are a network of culinary leaders, chefs, and industry professionals available for personal, or corporate consultation.

Chef Austin Yancey grew up in South Carolina where he first discovered a passion for cooking in his grandmother’s kitchen. Working in restaurants throughout high school, he fell in love with the industry and decided to move to Chicago and pursue a career in culinary arts. Chef Austin spent years cooking in various kitchens before landing his dream job at world renown Alinea, a 3-Star Michelin restaurant in Chicago. After leaving Alinea, Chef Austin joined the Culinary Instructor team at Le Cordon Bleu and created the schools first competition cooking club.

Jean Tomaro is passionate about pairing fine wines with exceptional cuisine. She is a Certified Sommelier and Corporate Beverage Consultant. Her approach to hospitality is focused on knowledge and sincerity with a fun, approachable style. Jean began her professional career under the tutelage of Master Sommelier Doug Marello and Sue Kim-Drohomyrecky of Spring. She went on to become an Assistant Sommelier at the celebrated restaurant L2O and currently serves as the Executive Beverage Director of Hogsalt Hospitality known for Chicago favorites such as, Green Street Smoked Meats and Au Cheval.