Chef Amadeuswas raised in Jacksonville, Florida. He grew up cooking with his grandmother who was from Puerto Rico and mother from Philadelphia. This is where he acquired his love of creating his tasty creations. Chef Amadeus joined the US Navy. This is where he had the opportunity to travel to several countries and other US cities, once again he was exposed to many different cuisines and his thirst for new cuisine really took off. Chef Amadeus came back to his hometown and worked with some of the city's best chefs. He really gives credit to his mentors, Chef Martyn Carre, Chef Tom Gray, Chef Sheldon Harris, and the one that got him started on his culinary adventure while in the Navy, Anthony Vanhecker. The main reason he decided to venture on his own, was his desire to unleash his creative juices. The guests in many of the establishments that he worked, would invite him to their homes to prepare his own creations in their kitchens; in doing this his creative juices really began to flow and helped expand his culinary drive. Creating some of the most innovative dishes his clients have ever tasted. He has been requested on many occasions to prepare dishes for many of the celebrities that have performed in Jacksonville. To continue his culinary journey, Chef Amadeus visited the Pacific Northwest and fell in love with the freshness of the food and wine. Since he has moved out west, he has acquired more fans of his style of cooking, which is what he calls world fusion. Chef Amadeus has also created his own blend of spices calledSOUTHERN PASSION. This line of well blended spices are loved and enjoyed by clients and friends from Florida to Washington. It’s a salt free blend with lots of flavors with just a bump of spice & passion.
Bringing his passion from Florida to Seattle, his fan base has grown. Chef Amadeus is becoming one Washington residents’ favorite chefs to have in their home. Because he is very involved with the community, you can see why his clients really enjoy sharing him with their friends.
Board member of the Washington Restaurant Association Education Foundation
Chef Amadeus Scholarship fund
Speaks with Pro Start Students inWashingtonState
Chef for First Place School
Assistant scout master
Cooking Instructor for the L.O.S.T.
Wrestling Coach at Issaquah High School
Member of the knights of Columbus
Fare start Volunteer
Donates time and dinners with varies charity organizations to help kids
Hobbies: include golf, traveling, water sports, camping, and of course cooking. “I bring my passion to every session I do. I always search for new techniques and flavors that will keep me evolving to satisfy the desires of my clients. My vision for Sessions with Chef Amadeus is “to create a culinary experience even your imagination hasn’t taken you to”
