
Who is Chef Gason?
Chef Gason Nelson is known across the country as one of the very best personal chefs in the business. A two-time James Beard Scholar, Chef Gason's extraordinary culinary skills have taken him around the world to cook for those with the most discriminating tastes including Jairus Byrd, Paul Walker, Reggie Bush and Duane 'The Rock' Johnson and New Orleans Saints' tight end, Ben Watson. In addition to his experience as a personal chef, Chef Gason also competed on the Food Network show, "Chopped", making it all the way to the final round.
Workshops & classes featuring extra virgin olive oils
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The Chef Gason Experience
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Chef Gason Dad’s Kitchen in New Orleans (The Beginning)
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Served in the Army as a Cook (1988-1993)
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Delgado Community College – Culinary Arts Certificate (1999-2002) where I received a full James Beard Scholarship
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Sun Ray Grill (New Orleans, LA) Sous Chef (2001-2002)
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Private Chef for Mr.& Mrs. Newmans (Old Metairie, LA) Personal Chef (2000-2003)
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Full of Flavor, LLC (New Orleans, LA) Owner/Personal Chef (2000-Present)
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Offline Magazine (New Orleans) Food Columnist (2005-2006)
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Stacey Augman of the New Orleans Hornets (New Orleans, LA) Personal Chef (2003-2004)

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Re-Inventing Soul Food
I have AWESOME news! Myself, along with Chef Jeff Henderson from the TV show Flip My Food, are teaming up for some cool cooking demos, "Re-Inventing Soul Food". Please come out and join the fun at SoFab in New Orleans on June 27th. For times and ticket information, click on the link below.
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