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Experience. Passion. Excellence.

Get to Know Us

Led by Chef Jacqueline Kleis, our team brings together seasoned culinary professionals
with more than 40 years of combined experience across kitchens, brands, and global
cuisines.
From chefs and product developers to food stylists and sensory experts, we are united
by a shared passion for creativity, quality, and innovation. Together, we bridge artistry
and strategy—helping brands, businesses, and individuals transform ideas into
exceptional culinary experiences.
Our collective expertise spans fine dining, food manufacturing, hospitality, and brand
development—allowing us to approach every project with depth, precision, and
imagination.hens, brands, and global
cuisines.
From chefs and product developers to food stylists and sensory experts, we are united
by a shared passion for creativity, quality, and innovation. Together, we bridge artistry
and strategy—helping brands, businesses, and individuals transform ideas into
exceptional culinary experiences.
Our collective expertise spans fine dining, food manufacturing, hospitality, and brand
development—allowing us to approach every project with depth, precision, and
imagination.

Jacqueline -

Founder,

Head of R&D


A global food expert, curated award-winning chef, whose culinary career expands from three-star Michelin restaurants, Five Star Hotels in Europe, iconic Caribe Hilton, her very own food concept and R and D of Commercial Product Development. 
An innovative-creative entrepreneur at heart and a degree from Brown University, she has built highly acclaimed food businesses in her island Puerto Rico in catering, retail, Cafe restaurants and K-12 arenas.
A move to the US, landed leading roles in the retail and QSR areas for National and Global Brands. Her approach to food through science, creative marketing skills and consumer sensitivity from concept to creation , led to award winning and successful products.

Personally, she is also involved in developing community organizations as a passionate for community engagement, philanthropy, mentorship, education, health and wellness and sports.
 

Our Team - The Experts
Led by Chef Jacqueline Kleis, our team brings together seasoned culinary professionals with more than 40 years of combined experience across kitchens, brands, and global cuisines. 
From chefs and product developers to food stylists, writers and sensory experts, we are united by a shared passion for creativity, quality assurance , and innovation. Together, we bridge artistry and strategy—helping brands, businesses, and individuals transform ideas into exceptional culinary experiences. Our collective expertise spans fine dining, food manufacturing, hospitality, and brand development—allowing us to approach every project with depth, precision, and imagination.
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