About | Chef Jojo, LLC

MEET THE TEAM

CHEF JOJO

Joel "Chef Jojo" Thomas has been a fixture in the Capital Region food scene since 2012. He officially started his personal chef business, “The Chef Jojo Experience” in 2020. His services include personalized private dining experiences, interactive cooking classes, and demonstrations. Chef Jojo is passionate about creating memorable experiences and is committed to being a positive role model in the community. His culinary inspirations are Chefs José Andrés, G. Garvin, Roblé Ali, and his mentor,

Chef JR Robinson.

BETTY-JANE

Born and raised in South Charleston, West Virginia; Betty-Jane migrated to Maryland in 2001 to pursue a college degree at Bowie State University. In the present time she has accumulated over 25 years of service in hospitality. In which the title of mixologist has come to light. She has had an opportunity of collaborating with corporations such as Food Jonezi and The Chef JoJo Experience to bring her vision to life. Through these collaborations she’s had an opportunity to work in the inner communities and outreach programs which facilitate in healthy food and beverages. At the present time she continues to work on her rising brand “Everything Betty-Jane “ traveling all over the DMV providing an unmatched experience. She is looking forward to seeing you at your upcoming special event..

CHEF FELICIA MARIE

Born and raised in Washington, DC, Felicia Fridie aka Chef Fee specializing in creating both savory and sweet dishes that are inspired by her travels. With her focus on learning about different cuisines, techniques, and cultures it took her to places such as Morocco, Spain, Thailand, France, and Sicily. She’s always wanted to be a chef for as long as she can remember. Her passion is creating vibrant, delicious dishes using high quality local and seasonal ingredients that infuse her love for international flavors. Well-versed in traditional food practices, Felicia integrates flavors along with simple ingredients into her work to make every meal a unique and memorable culinary experience.

She developed a passion for cooking by watching, helping, and learning alongside her grandmother and her father who was also an Executive Chef. Growing up in the kitchen and grandmother’s garden and often spending moments watching Julia Child and Jacques Pépin sparked creativity. Felicia recently spent the past several years reconnecting and deepening her craft traveling throughout Morocco to Charleston, SC. Felicia cites her passion for connecting food and travel as pivotal in developing her eclectic and adventurous food aesthetic, as well as her bold and colorful palette, having been profoundly influenced by different foods and cultures she has explored over the years.

Felicia worked her way up to become a local Chef and baker since 2014 working with local DC area restaurant KitchenCray as well as with organizations such as UnionKitchen DC and currently working as a Private Chef. Her culinary Chef inspirations are Anthony Bourdain, Chef Gordon Ramsay, Chef Tiffany Derry, Chef Fariyal Abdullahi, Chef Aaron Sanchez and Chef Bobby Flay.“

I love creating things that make people happy, and I’ve found that food genuinely does that,” – Chef Felicia Marie