Get to Know Jonathan
Hi! I’m Jonathan Bardzik, a storyteller, cook and author. I believe that life can and should be filled with joy. I find that joy each day by preparing a simple meal, setting a table, and sharing it with the people I love — and I want to share it with you.
From speaking and cooking with audiences, families and business teams, I have seen how preparing food and sharing our stories spark connection and communication, bringing us closer together..
I am inspired by the fresh, seasonal ingredients I grew up eating from my parents’ garden and find today at local markets. I love cooking with people, both at those farmers’ markets and in the Washington, DC home I share with my husband Jason, which we fill with our friends and family.
“Have I seen you before?”
Starting with my first live cooking demonstration at Washington, DC’s historic Eastern Market in 2011 I have now appeared in front of more than 900 audiences including the TedX stage, written four books of recipes and stories, worked with clients from USDA and National Geographic to The American Society of Orthopaedic Professionals. I appear regularly on ABC, CBS and FOX morning news shows and my new 8-episode TV series, Jonathan’s Kitchen: Seasons to Taste, is streaming now on Revry.
“When he laughs you laugh. He smiles with his whole body.”
While we’ve all adapted to remote and virtual work over the last few years, I thrive in live, in-person environments. I love to connect with people, share stories, and create lasting memories of joy.
You can learn more about my work style, services, and more, by downloading my one-pager below.
