Michael D. Poole is an award-winning chef with well over 30 years of experience, serving as a firehouse cook for the City of Seattle, private chef and caterer, as well as founder and CEO of Sweet Jamaica concession and MDP Signature Chocolates.
Michael is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu, Paris with Le Grande Diplome in Cuisine and Pastry. He specializes in French and Caribbean cuisines, French pastries, and artisan chocolates.
Chef Poole caters primarily in the Seattle Metropolitan area for private parties. He has also been called to cater on location around the U.S. His destinations have included:
La Jolla, CA
Santa Barbara, CA
Fort Myers Beach, FL
Yellowstone Park, WY
New York, NY
Michael has had recipes published nationally and has won many awards throughout his career for his delicious soups, entrees, and desserts. He has been featured on the nationally syndicated talk show Rachael Ray, as well as local newspapers and television stations.
Like many people with a love of the culinary arts, I was introduced to good food in my grandmother’s Santa Barbara kitchen. Professionally, I became a firefighter, but have always maintained a love of cooking. I take great pleasure in creating a meal that is both delightful to the senses and satisfying for the appetite.
