Chef Jada H

Chef Jada is a Chicago native with a culinary flair that’s as bold as her city. Raised with Southern roots thanks to her grandmothers from Mississippi and New Orleans, she’s got a knack for blending soulful Southern and spicy Spanish flavors. It’s a culinary fusion that could make even the most skeptical taste buds do a little happy dance.

Jada’s kitchen journey began in her great-grandmother’s garden and took a serious turn when she nailed her first French loaf. From there, she switched gears from being an ATM technician (crazy, right?!) to cooking up a storm in top-notch kitchens.

Along the way, she snagged awards, aced baking contests, and even impressed celebrities like LL Cool J and Megan Thee Stallion. Not to mention, her homemade Dino nuggets made a six-year-old’s vegetable aversion disappear faster than you can say "broccoli."

She’s got a blue-nosed pitbull named Hiram who’s basically her sous-chef and snuggle buddy. When Jada’s not whipping up her next masterpiece, she’s probably on the tennis court, teaching a dance class, or dabbling in candle making. Her favorite motto? “Well I’m here”—because, honestly, if you’re going to show up, you might as well make it count.

Jada dreams of expanding her culinary horizons even further, with aspirations to explore tropical destinations and culinary traditions around the globe. Her passion for food and diverse interests make her a true culinary adventurer, ready to tackle whatever comes her way with a smile and a spatula.