Maxwell’s “Prep School for Home Chef” is a teaching program created for the sole purpose o teaching you to cook like a PRO in your own home.

The Core of our program is simple,, YOU CAN’T FAKE TASTE . We have lots of sessions, some are essentials and some you will learn as you go. Along with the session you are taking you will receive background on the course via e mail. Many tips that you should read .These sessions are based on true and proven professional techniques applicable to your home environment therefore you are able to create " top notch " restaurant quality meals based on your likes , budget and time constraints.

Here is a bit about myself

My name is Joseph Ardizon , your instructor and mentor. My training started as a European Chef Apprentice at the Diplomat Hotel , a 1300 room property with 6 restaurants, country club and large catering facility in Hallandale, Fl. I attended Florida International University and earned a degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management. Training completed I joined Radisson Hotels and became an executive Chef in Minnesota and Delaware in both resorts and commercial properties.

After a few years with  I moved to Atlanta as Director with the Colony Square Hotel, a member of the prestigious Preferred Group of Hotels worldwide. I orchestrated the opening of Toulouse a French Classical Restaurant.. This assignment also took me to Kentucky where I supported a Management Group that ran the famous Brown Palace Hotel and a Restaurant/ night club/ casino named Jim Porters Tavern.

I returned to the North East (D. C.)as Managing Director of Auger Enterprises; home of Blackie’s House of Beef, Lulu's New Orleans Cafe, Deja Vu night clubs and Alfredo, an Italian eatery.

My last assignment in the Corporate world came as General Manager and Corporate Executive Chef with Truffles Catering and Restaurant Group in Baltimore, MD

I went on my own and started Maxwell's, a family oriented dinner service. The business grew to doing 180 families on a weekly basis. .Retired after several years to enjoy my family and pursue the beach, fishing and motorcycle riding.

Those who realize that cooking is a trip not a destination

Chef’s are not born. They are made through training.