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Chef Lisa Brooks

Leading the Next Generation of Personal Chef Entrepreneurs

She built a multiple six-figure personal chef business. Now she helps women chefs build thriving culinary businesses through education, community, and mentorship.

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From Corporate Executive to Culinary Entrepreneur

After 18 years in corporate America, Chef Lisa Brooks made the bold decision to follow her passion for cooking and hospitality. She enrolled in culinary school, launched Heart & Soul Personal Chef Service, and built it into a multiple six-figure business.

Today, she is one of the most recognized voices in the personal chef industry — dedicated to helping women chefs build profitable, fulfilling culinary businesses of their own.

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After building a multiple six-figure personal chef business, Chef Lisa Brooks now helps women chefs build thriving culinary businesses of their own.

The Platforms Chef Lisa Built

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Personal Chef Academy

Training and coaching programs designed to help chefs build profitable personal chef businesses. From the 5-Step Kickstart to the Six-Figure Accelerator — two pathways to fit where you are.

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The Chefenista Collective

A professional community where women chefs collaborate, learn, and grow their culinary businesses together.

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Industry Leadership

Media appearances, speaking engagements, and thought leadership on culinary entrepreneurship and hospitality.

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Elevating the Personal Chef Industry

Chef Lisa Brooks believes the personal chef profession is one of the most powerful and flexible paths in the culinary world. Through education, mentorship, and community, she is working to elevate the standards of hospitality while helping women chefs build profitable, fulfilling careers.

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Learn How to Build Your Personal Chef Business

Personal Chef Academy offers two pathways to help you build, grow, and sustain a profitable personal chef business.

Digital Products

Practical tools and resources — the 5-Step Kickstart guide, pricing tools, and proven business frameworks. Learn at your own pace.

Coaching

The Six-Figure Personal Chef Accelerator — an intensive coaching program for chefs ready to scale. Invitation and application-based.

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You Don't Have to Build Your Chef Business Alone

The Chefenista Collective is a community of women chefs from across the country who collaborate, share knowledge, and support one another as they grow their businesses.

With two monthly masterclasses led by Chef Lisa, a national network of like-minded chefs, and ongoing business conversations, the Collective is your home base for growth.

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Media & Speaking

Chef Lisa Brooks is a sought-after voice in culinary entrepreneurship and the personal chef industry.

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Culinary Entrepreneurship

Building profitable businesses in the personal chef and private dining space.

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The Personal Chef Industry

The growth, opportunity, and professionalization of the personal chef profession.

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Building Profitable Chef Businesses

From first client to six figures — the systems and strategies that work.

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Women in Hospitality

Breaking barriers and building community in the culinary industry.

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Ready to Explore?

Whether you're just starting out or ready to scale, there's a place for you in the Chef Lisa Brooks ecosystem.