Chef Laura Taylor, CPC

Like so many of us, I grew up in the kitchen—mine was in Houston/Sugar Land, Texas. Many of my favorite childhood memories revolve around food, family, and a dream to one day open a healthy restaurant. Little did I know, that dream would evolve into something even more meaningful: serving people in the heart of their own homes.

After earning a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Virginia Tech (Go Hokies!), my career led me into Catering Sales Management and Private Event Directorship with renowned organizations such as Clubcorp, Marriott, and El Gaucho Bellevue. I proudly served the National Association for Catering and Events (NACE) for nine years across both the Houston and Greater Seattle chapters, including board-level leadership as Treasurer and Chapter President. During that time, I earned my Certified Professional in Catering and Events (CPCE) designation and was honored with the Best Catered Event of the Year Award in 2009.

After a decade in events, I made the leap from El Gaucho into entrepreneurship—combining my love for cooking and my passion for helping others. That leap became Honest to Goodness, a company designed to serve busy individuals and families who don’t have the time, desire, or know-how to cook, especially when navigating special dietary needs.

Through the United States Personal Chef Association, I earned the title of Certified Personal Chef (CPC) and was honored to be nominated for Personal Chef of the Year in both 2015 and 2017. Most recently, I was recognized as part of the 2023 Class of Enterprising Women of the Year.

Since founding Honest to Goodness in 2012, the company has grown tremendously—and so has my role. Today, I serve as CEO and visionary, focused on continued growth and innovation to better serve our clients and community.

Thank you for trusting our Puget Sound personal chef team to support your goals for a healthier, more delicious lifestyle.