Hometown
Kirksville, Mo
Chef Bio
In 1999, Chef Jason, Tiffany, and their two sons arrived in the Kansas City area. Jason started at Dean & DeLuca, in Leawood, as an Executive Sous Chef working his way up to Executive Chef in just four months. In 2003 opened Café Trocadero, which won “Best New Restaurant in Kansas City 2003.” His future plans are to continue to refine and expand his skills. He reflects on his numerous opportunities to learn from others and to share his talents: “Each colleague has offered opportunities to experience different training, family backgrounds, and secrets of the trade, I am inspired to always grow and create the best product possible for clients, patrons, and family.”
How long have you been working with Big City Chefs?
Since 2023
If I were a spice, I would be…
Smoked Paprika – it’s like paprika, only better!
My favorite local purveyors, artisans, and farmers:
C&C Produce
What I love about cooking and hospitality…
I infuse my passion for cooking into every dish!
What are your top three go-to pantry items?
Brown sugar, grape seed oil, granulated garlic
