Chef al thomas

According to Chef Al Thomas, he grew up in the kitchen. He was first introduced to cooking from watching and eventually helping his mother cook for years. It was in his mother’s kitchen where his culinary identity was discovered. After graduating from high school, Al attended The New York Restaurant School, where he graduated with an Associates Degree. Following his graduation, Chef Al was able to cultivate his culinary career by working at various three-star restaurants and luxury hotels within the New York area. Chef Al’s love for cooking intensified after working at The Peninsula New York Hotel. It was at the Peninsula New York where he was exposed to a wide range of food and cooking techniques. Shortly after, Chef Al decided to expand his repertoire by starting his own private chef company called, “Elegance Of New York.” Elegance of New York opened the door for Chef Al to not only create high-end meals for his clients but to display his unique amalgam of innovative food to wow each and every client. As a result, Chef Al has a wide range of clients spanning from New York Jets Quarterback Geno Smith to former President Bill Clinton, to name a few. Chef Al loves to have fun and to be creative in his kitchen, which he affectionately calls, “his office.”