Becoming a Kitchen Coach was a natural evolution of my lifelong passion for food, cooking, and connecting with others. As a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and a chef with years of experience in kitchens across the country—from New York City to San Diego—I’ve seen firsthand how empowering it is when people truly understand their food. I believe everyone deserves to feel confident in the kitchen, whether they’re preparing a simple weeknight dinner or experimenting with new ingredients and techniques.

Throughout my journey, I realized that cooking isn’t just about following recipes—it’s about understanding where food comes from, how it’s grown, and the best ways to prepare it with care and purpose. My goal as a Kitchen Coach is to bridge the gap between professional culinary training and everyday home cooking. I want to share the knowledge I’ve gained over the years in a way that’s approachable, encouraging, and tailored to each person’s unique lifestyle and goals.

Ultimately, I became a Kitchen Coach to inspire others to enjoy the process of cooking and to connect more deeply with their food and their communities. Whether I’m teaching a class, designing a custom kitchen experience, or helping someone improve their skills one-on-one, I’m here to make the kitchen a place of confidence, creativity, and joy. This work brings together everything I care about—flavor, sustainability, technique, and human connection—and I’m honored to share it with you.

Cooking is more than just a profession for me; it’s a way to make a positive impact on people’s lives. I believe that sharing a meal can bring people closer and nourish not just the body, but the soul. I’m dedicated to sourcing, handling, and cooking the finest ingredients, always aiming to bring out the best in every dish.

For Homes

We all have to eat, and at some point we all must learn to cook. How can I help you to become the best home chef you can? Some of the services I offer include:

• Home cooking classes – Book a stay at my AirBNB in Manzanita, or have me come to your home and teach you everything there is to know about cooking.
• Sourcing the best ingredients – I specialize in plant-forward cooking. Using the freshest and healthiest ingredients is my top priority, and I will teach you all I know about finding local farms and produce.

For Restaurants

How can I help you more effectively manage your operations? Here is a list of some of the services I offer:

• Recruitment and team-building– creating workflow systems, menu development, SOP and training manuals, food and labor cost analysis, and accountability systems that work.
• Kitchen design– A full range of workflow solutions to incorporate the ideal set up for your operation.
• Auditing program– From “Secret Shopper” to back of the house kitchen sanitation inspection, I can help you make sure all of the details are being attended to before your customers or health inspector find out!
• Photography and videography– Media that can help you market your business , employees, and food.

I would like to offer you a free consultation and from that I will put together a proposal based on your needs. Call or email me to get started at:

(503) 440-2591

TylerTheKitchenCoach@gmail.com

I look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,

Tyler Sloan