Jeff Johnson (“Silent Chef Jeff”) grew up around food. Born and raised in the beach cities of Orange County, childhood was spent at the knee of his grandfather, a master pastry chef and baker. Watching grandfather in the kitchen, Jeff was privy to all aspects of the culinary arts at a young age. The family was always about – happy, laughing, sharing, eating. Later it was groups of family and friends. Big parties, casual BBQs, special occasion dinners. Great food and happy people – all touchstones to a magical time in his life, and the groundwork of Jeff’s future. From this foundation came his greatest passion – a desire to share his experience, abilities and love of food with others.

After graduating San Clemente High School, Jeff received a Degree in Nutrition from Saddleback College. He went on to study and train at one of the top culinary schools in the world, California Culinary Academy (CCA) in San Francisco, CA. Upon graduating CCA he moved back to his much loved and much missed hometown, San Clemente.