Chef Tiara's Culinary Journey

When reminiscing about some of my fondest memories, food was always at the center of those moments that were filled with love, happiness, family, and community. Growing up, I spent a lot of time in the kitchen, assisting with everything from intimate 8-person family dinners to extravagant holiday feasts with 30+ guests. My passion for cooking and my curiosity for all things food were cultivated by my grandparents and mother, who imparted their knowledge and taught me how to make delicious meals from scratch.

In high school, I took a four-semester culinary course that covered topics such as sanitation, nutrition, and basic and advanced cooking techniques, which further fueled my love for the culinary arts. After completing a short externship in a local fine dining restaurant, I participated in a regional SkillsUSA competition and won first place. This experience solidified my desire to pursue a career as a chef.

Upon graduating from high school, I moved from Paso Robles to Los Angeles, where I honed my skills and grew from a cook into a chef. In 2015, I began my career in the world of concert catering at The Greek Theatre in Hollywood, where I managed the in-house dining room for 3-4 shows per week. This opportunity opened up a new world of excitement and challenges that I enjoyed thoroughly. After mastering the culinary world of concerts, I was promoted to tour chef and had the privilege of traveling across the US and Canada cooking for festivals, concerts, and events, such as the Electric Forest, Kelly Slater's World Surf Competition, P!nk Beautiful Trauma Tour, Panic! At The Disco Pray for the Wicked Tour, and Aubrey & the Three Migos Tour, to name a few.

Due to COVID-19, my tour days were put on hold, and I had to adapt to the changing circumstances. As a result, I became a certified yoga instructor, offered meal prep packages, and freelanced for some amazing private chefs on their events. In 2021, I incorporated my business, Sterrett Health and Wellness LLC, and took the leap to become a personal chef officially.

As a professional personal chef, my goal is to create wholesome, nutritious, and satisfying home-cooked meals using the highest quality ingredients and techniques to nourish your body and feed your soul.

Thank you for your interest.

Chef Tiara Sterrett