The Partum Consilio is a special group of Chefs from around the world, specially chosen for their creative design and styles with food.  Each Chef is individually chosen to represent a style and freshness of cooking, providing a creative feast for our members.

The term Partum Consilio is Latin for “Creative Master” and was given as the title to inspire creativity and imagination.  and Chef Jermaine Bethea is no exception.

Fascinated with food from a very young age Jermaine was often found in the kitchen watching or helping family members cook meals.  His culinary skills caught the eye of his high school Home Economics teacher who began taking him to visit culinary schools. These visits showed him the next step in making his dream come true. 

Acknowledging the huge cost of culinary school Jermaine enlisted in U.S Army Reserve as a way of paying for the education. While in the army Jermaine learned of many cuisines as well as nutrition; He went on to become a Distinguished Honor Graduate with certificates in Culinary and Nutrition.

He has assisted in the planning and execution of such culinary events as the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City Utah, The 2002-2004 Academy Awards in Hollywood CA, and cultivating with the 2004 Presidential Inaugural Week in Washington DC. 

In 2004, Jermaine started Culinary Excellence by Chef Jermaine Bethea is a full service catering, personal chef, and meal prep company, creating custom menus to fit each client’s unique taste and budget. Their goal is to ensure the complete satisfaction of every customer, while offering professional and friendly service at affordable rates. Our fresh, vibrant presentation embraces the flavors of the world’s cuisines, impressing even the most discriminating palates.

​In 2019, Chef Jermaine partnered with Coach Tami of La’Salle Coaching to form ‘The Chef and the Coach’.  The Chef and the Coach brand promote health and wellness in a holistic way; through various workshops, community events and their “An Afternoon with the Chef and the Coach”.   

​But Jermaine hasn’t stopped there he launched his television and radio show ‘In the Kitchen with Chef Jermaine Bethea’  and “Chef 2 Chef” Spring 2020. 

We welcome Chf Jermaine to our family and hope you too can be inspired by his amazing skills and talents.