Chef Amadeus, winner of the Food Networks Extreme Chef “Mexican Showdown, Founding Member of American Culinary Federation Mid Florida East Coast Chapter,  past President of  American Culinary Federation First Coast Chapter, recurring Guest Chef on The Low Down with James Yon  and creator of Southern Passion Spices, a salt-free line of spices. Chef was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. He grew up cooking with his grandmother who was from Puerto Rico and mother from Philadelphia. It was at the apron strings of his grandmother and mother that his love for cooking was ignited.

Chef Amadeus’ love of different cuisines and travel grew into a passion for cooking when he joined the US Navy in 1986.  During his stint in the Navy, Chef Amadeus traveled to several cities in the US and abroad therefore exposing him to the various cuisines he honors in his dishes today.  He has devoted over 25-years developing his culinary skills in Europe the Caribbean, Pacific Northwest and has returned to Jacksonville sharing those amazing flavors.

He enjoys mentoring high school culinary students, and regularly contributes his time to non-profit organizations, sits on 2 culinary advisory boards in Jacksonville and St. Augustine Florida.  Chef Amadeus is quickly becoming one the country’s favorite chefs to have in their home, stage, TV and restaurant.  

Chef Amadeus still enjoys cooking for his mother. He feels that the time he spends with his mother fuels his desire and passion to be more creative when preparing dishes for his clients. He has made guest chef appearances at various events from Haiti to Washington State where his enthusiasm for cooking is demonstrated including “Door-Knock” Sessions that takes his passion  to his clients’ homes for a culinary experience even their imagination hasn’t taken them to.

Chef Amadeus (@Chefamadeus.net) 

Chef Amadeus is winner of the Food Networks Extreme Chef “Mexican Showdown, Founding Member of American Culinary Federation Mid Florida East Coast Chapter,  past President of  American Culinary Federation First Coast Chapter, recurring Guest Chef on The Low Down with James Yon  and creator of Southern Passion Spices, a salt-free line of spices. Chef was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. He grew up cooking with his grandmother who was from Puerto Rico and mother from Philadelphia. It was at the apron strings of his grandmother and mother that his love for cooking was ignited.

Chef Amadeus’ love of different cuisines and travel grew into a passion for cooking when he joined the US Navy in 1986.  During his stint in the Navy, Chef Amadeus traveled to several cities in the US and abroad therefore exposing him to the various cuisines he honors in his dishes today.

Thanks for joining us and please remember to like and subscribe if you enjoyed this podcast. We would love to hear from you. All feedback is welcomed at: info@uspca.com. Thanks for listening and happy cooking!

Learn more about the USPCA:

• Website


• LinkedIn


• Facebook


• Instagram


• YouTube


• Twitter


• Pinterest


• Medium


• Modernmeal