Eric James never planned on becoming a chef. He didn’t grow up dreaming of Michelin stars or owning a restaurant. He was just the guy who cooked for his friends, and eventually, someone said, “You should do this for a living.” So he did. Word spread, referrals followed, and before he knew it, he was feeding everyone from newlyweds to corporate execs—and loving every minute of it.

For Eric, food isn’t about ego or showing off knife skills (though, yes, he has them). It’s about connection. It’s about that moment when a room full of strangers becomes a dinner party, or when a busy family finally gets to sit down together without the stress of cooking. His approach is simple: no judgment, no food snobbery, just bold, craveable dishes cooked with intention. Whether you like your steak rare or well-done (he might roast you a little, but he’ll still cook it how you like it), the goal is the same—make sure you leave full and happy.

Trained at Le Cordon Bleu and with over a decade of experience cooking in real homes for real people, Eric specializes in custom menus, dietary-friendly meals, and seamless in-home events that feel more like hanging out with a friend who can seriously cook. From curated meal prep to dinner parties and private catering, he brings restaurant-level flavor without the fuss. Outside the kitchen, he’s either traveling, eating something memorable, or reminding people that food doesn’t have to be fancy—it just has to be good.

Above all, Eric wants to be known as the guy who genuinely cares—not just about your meal, but about your experience. And if he can make you laugh while doing it? Even better.