A Cordon Bleu graduate, Chef Jason Laurin has spent the last 10 years creating, cooking and talking (and boy, can he talk!) about the foods he feels so passionate about. His food is a part of him and his experiences are found in his food. Whether it be Montreal's Chinatown or Texas' Gulf Coast, the memories are strong and so are the influences. Beautiful combinations, wonderful tastes.

Lisa Georges loves food. Official taste-tester of Essence catering, she also brings her organizational skills and eye for beauty to the proverbial table. When not sampling new creations (such hard work!) she is talking to customers and developing strategies to ensure Essence catering satisfies and goes beyond expectation.