Chef Trish Jacobs

Owner | Chef, Paso Catering Co.

Trish-Jacobs

My name is Trish Jacobs, and I’ve spent my life passionate about good food, great wine, and meaningful gatherings shared with family and friends. I’ve been cooking professionally and catering events since 1985, building a career centered around thoughtful, flavorful, and memorable dining experiences.

I look forward to working with you to create a custom menu that reflects your vision and makes your event as special as it should be.

Awards & Recognition

Chef Trish Jacobs has been recognized for her culinary work throughout the Central Coast, earning multiple awards that highlight her passion for bold flavors and seasonal, chef-driven cuisine.

First Place (2022)
Winemaker Cook-Off Judges’ Award | Paso Robles, CA

Third Place (2015)
Pinot & Paella Festival | Templeton, CA

First Place (2014)
Winemaker Cook-Off Judges’ Award | Paso Robles, CA

Culinary Experience & Chef Timeline

Early Career & Culinary Foundations

  • Sous Chef – Pearson & Co. | Santa Rosa, CA
  • Executive Chef – Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast | Forestville, CA
  • Head Chef – Park Place Restaurant | Lakeport, CA
  • Executive Chef – Belvino Viaggio Bed & Breakfast | Paso Robles, CA

Entrepreneurship & Catering Leadership

  • Owner / Chef – Lake Vintage Catering | Lakeport, CA
  • Owner / Chef – Gourmet Express Catering Co. | Santa Rosa, CA

Wine Country & Private Events

Chef Trish has extensive experience throughout California wine country, creating and executing:

  • Winemaker dinners
  • Winery pickup parties
  • Private winery and industry events
  • Large-scale catering productions throughout the Central Coast

Media, Film & Production Work

  • Catered for Destination Wedding (starring Winona Ryder & Keanu Reeves)
  • Food preparation for multiple commercial shoots across the Central Coast
  • Culinary work for Hollywood motion picture productions in Creston, CA
  • Food Network appearance – Curtis Akins Show, Fetzer Valley Oaks Gardens (Hopland, CA)

Education & Culinary Instruction

  • Culinary Instructor – IET / Bauman College | Penngrove, CA
    Focus: nutrient-dense, seasonal, local, and organic cuisine

Culinary Philosophy

“I enjoy preparing foods that are nutrient-dense, seasonal, local, and organic.”