ABOUT US
Stylish Meets Nutritious & Delicious
Jay Nelly Culinary provides Gourmet Vegan Cuisine for individuals wanting a luxury experience using high-quality plant based ingredients to provide memories valued for a lifetime. Based in New York City, it’s services include: Private Dining Experiences, Cooking Classes, Cocktail Party Offerings, Catering and more. Services can be provided outside of NYC for an additional fee.
Jay Nelly Culinary is spearheaded by Haitian-American Executive Chef, Janelle Melissa Antoine. Chef Janelle, also known as, “Jay Nelly” specializes in creating Luxury Plant Based and Health-Supportive Dishes, and Dynamic Food Art.
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Chef Janelle’s goal for Jay Nelly Culinary is to change the way people view healthy cuisine in a positive manner. Healthy food can not only be tasty and gourmet, but when done right, can also be quite elegant and luxurious.
MEET THE TEAM
Executive Chef/CEO: Chef Janelle Melissa Antoine
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Chef Janelle graduated with a Health-Supportive Culinary Arts Degree from the Institute of Culinary Education in Manhattan, NY and has also obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Science from Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama. She has made her mark throughout the food industry by working for well-known reputable fine dining establishments like The Mark Restaurant by Michelin Star Chef, Jean-Georges, Eleven Madison Park, and Tatiana by Chef Kwame Onwuachi, the #1 Restaurant in NYC according to the New York Times. Chef Janelle started her catering business during Covid-19 and also launched a non-profit food initiative entitled "End Food Insecurity" to help provide educational resources and access to affordable healthy options in different communities. As a proud descendent of Haitian immigrants, she also incorporates a Caribbean flare to her dishes which enables her to have a unique take on many different styles of cuisines. Food will always be Chef Janelle's passion and she believes that everyone deserves access to healthy and delicious cuisine.
OUR SERVICES
Need delicious meals for a business meeting? No problem! Jay Nelly Culinary will take care of all of your needs.
Whether it's date night or a birthday with a group of friends, let Jay Nelly Culinary handle all of the fun and food!
Looking to make your next event even more special? Jay Nelly Culinary is here to go above and beyond!
