Manhattan Catering LLC showcases the culinary expertise of Chef Cody James. A multi-awarded four-star chef, Chef Cody brings to personal catering the elegance and grace of world-class gourmet dining. His proven talent and vast experience in the delicate art of cooking and his outstanding accomplishments in the profession have earned him his rightful place among the country's top personal chefs.

Chef Cody's creations have graced tables in de luxe, fine dining restaurants in the U.S. and other parts of the world. His insightful grasp of the culinary peculiarities of various food cultures is evident in his mastery of the world's most popular cuisines. Be it Italian, French, German, Asian or food group-specific cookery such as vegetarian and vegan. And in the realm of traditional American food, Chef Cody takes the familiar to new, exciting heights. In his skillful hands, the unique roots of Cajun, Soul Food and Midwest “Down Home” Cooking are seamlessly fused with the new genre of flavors in contemporary culinary art. You will see this innovativeness in action as Chef Cody adds his unique signature to California nouvelle cuisine on his "Catch the Spirit, Cooking with California Wine" show.

Chef Cody's impressive culinary credentials include:

• Commander's Palace of New Orleans, Louisiana
• Grenadier's of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• La France in Paris, France
• The Chamberlain in Munich, Germany
• Delta Queen Corporation, New Orleans, Louisiana
• Princess Cruise Lines, Miami, Florida