Meet Chef Jay J Johnson | Private Chef, Caterer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Chef Jay J Johnson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Chef Jay J, is there something that you feel is most responsible for your success?
The most important factor behind my success and my brand wouldn’t just be one! There are 3…My faith in God, my consistency, and to keep my personal feelings away from my business NO MATTER WHAT. Ive come a long way, just from pictures and the way I use to present myself to now. Every time I have a gig or a job I start with God, a short prayer asking that He increases while I decrease. I don’t believe things run as smoothly when I don’t give recognition first. I’m very consistent in the things I do to promote my business and gain/keep my clientele and I have been for the past 6 years. The person I am outside of Tasteful Kreationz and “Chef Jay”, are the same but totally different. My customers and clients would say I’m the nicest most up front and punctual individual they’ve met. I’ve heard that my customer service is impeccable and I’ve witnessed them stand up to anyone that say’s otherwise! Lol. On the other hand, My partner and family would say I’m the meanest, big hearted person they know. I never mix the two. I always say everyone knows Chef Jay but they don’t know Chef Jay. Lol.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
The thing that sets me apart from others would be ME! Lol. Not any other soul on this planet is like me.

I don’t compete with others I Kreate my own lane and I don’t worry about who crosses over because they can never stay as consistent as I am. Where I’m from I can honestly say that there are a lot of entrepreneurs and hustlers. Don’t get me wrong they are everywhere of course but in Broward county they are different lol. It’s crazy but it makes you go after what you want even harder.
I’ve worked in numerous of restaurants and I’ve always said to myself I’m going to work for myself. Once I got into cooking at a young age I never looked back. I was educated at The Art institute of Fort Lauderdale about 12 years ago, but I taught myself most of everything I know and I continue to learn from other chef’s and google of course lol.

What I want the world to know is that I WONT STOP until the Lord grants uncommon favor in uncommon place’s by uncommon people. Until I’m the one that’s being asked about and not the doing the asking.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Believe it or not I’m a home body that likes to go out to eat and hear great music. I like festivals and food truck stops, carnivals and what not.

I like to visit wynwood art district in Miami and Fort Lauderdale beach walk.

When it comes to clubbing Lol I don’t go out much but the folks from my city are Boujee ratchet. We like good ol’ hood/trap music mixed with some r&b and ghettoness.

I’m not a crowd type of person so it takes a lot for me to go to a club but if I do go out I can name a few that you would or would’ve caught me in on a good day because I do enjoy a great drink and a vibed out DJ that’ll have me saying “Ayyyyeeee” for 2 hours, every 2 mins.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Oh man… lol There are so many individuals that has played apart in my success and career over time. From an old friend that came up with my brand name while playing around years ago to My mother, sister, and my Partner who’s seen me through my Best and my Worst while trying to get to where I am now. I Must shoutout God and my Savior Jesus Christ because i’m NOTHING without my beliefs and faithfulness.

But if I had to really put my “strawberries in the middle of my cake” lol (Don’t ask what I mean, you get it) I would definitely have to Say my uncle. We had a talk years ago outside an associate’s house, in his old car. After that conversation I never looked back despite some obstacles, and I can honestly say he’s been there through it ALL no matter WHAT. He knows he’s my heart. And now I’m tearing up. Lol next question!

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Ryan Hall X Road Runner Production