Our Story
Great food brings people together.
What started as one chef's passion has grown into a team dedicated to unforgettable meals, made in your home.
Founded on a simple belief.
Elite Personal Chefs started with a simple idea: bring restaurant-quality food to people's homes, without the fuss. No catering trucks. No buffet lines. Just a talented chef, your kitchen, and a meal that brings everyone to the table.
After training at 3-Michelin-star Alinea and teaching at Le Cordon Bleu, Chef Austin Yancey saw a gap. Families and event hosts wanted more than food — they wanted to be guests at their own table. So he built a cooperative where chefs could leave the restaurant grind and earn a real living doing what they love.
Today, our team of 20+ chefs serves families and businesses across the country. Every meal is crafted with care. Every event executed with precision. And every kitchen left cleaner than we found it.
At EPC, our mission is to empower chefs to be financially independent — while delivering unforgettable culinary experiences to every client we serve.
What makes us different.
Instant quotes, no phone tag.
Our calculator gives you a transparent price in under 5 minutes. No waiting. No guessing. Tell us what you need and we'll show you what it costs — right away.
Your chef handles everything.
Shopping, cooking, serving, and cleanup. You show up to your own party as a guest. We handle every detail so you can enjoy every moment.
Nationwide, but personal.
Whether you're in Greenville, Chicago, or our growing list of cities — every experience feels like your chef knows you. Because they do.
Our leadership.
Austin Yancey, CEC, CCE
CEO & Founder
Corporate Executive Chef. South Carolina native. Trained at 3-Michelin-star Alinea. Former Culinary Instructor at Le Cordon Bleu. Distinguished certifications in culinary education and executive cuisine.
Jean Tomaro
Co-CEO & Co-Founder
Corporate Beverage Director. Certified Sommelier. Previously at 3-Michelin-star L2O. Currently Senior Executive Beverage Director at Hogsalt across Chicago, New York, Las Vegas, and Paris. 20+ years in hospitality.
Lee Turman
COO & Co-Founder
Lead Graphic Designer. 25+ years of marketing experience at Motorola, Argonne National Laboratory, and Thermo Fisher Scientific. Le Cordon Bleu culinary arts graduate.
Ready for something special?
Tell us about your event and we'll handle the rest.