If you had told my sixteen-year-old self that I would be where I am today, I’m not sure I would have believed you.

For over a decade I’ve been working my way through the hospitality industry — from my humble beginnings in the drive-thru at my local Wendy’s, to having the privilege of cooking for high-profile clients including Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, President Bill Clinton, Huma Abedin, Brooke Shields, Bravo TV personalities, and the New York Rangers, - just to name a few.

Every step of that journey has shaped the way I cook, the way I host, and the way I see food as something that connects people.

Many of you may remember my previous website - VISION.

At the time, I stepped away from it to focus fully on the opportunities unfolding in my career. But over the years, I realized I wanted a place to share more than just what happens in the kitchen.

bydominicjames is that space.

Here you’ll find recipes, a look into the day-to-day life of a private chef, conversations with people I admire and learn from, and curated playlists for the moments in between. It’s a place to share stories, inspiration, and the things that influence the way I cook, live, and create.

Thank you for being here and for continuing to follow along on this journey.

— Dominic