Chef Brandee Smith
Chef Brandee Smith began her culinary journey at Eastland Career Center, where she graduated in 2017. During her time there, she distinguished herself in multiple culinary competitions, earning $45,000 in scholarships to Sullivan University in Louisville, Kentucky.
At Sullivan, Brandee was chosen for the prestigious Walt Disney World College Program where she worked full-time at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort. There, she mastered skills in an open Italian kitchen and gained exclusive experience cooking in the resort’s club-level dining.
After returning home to Columbus during the COVID-19 pandemic, Brandee launched her own private chef service business in 2020. Since then she has built a thriving career, traveling with clients nationwide—from Las Vegas to Florida to Puerto Rico—while providing elevated, customized dining experiences.
About Chef Brandee
When Chef Smith is not in the kitchen or at Eastland Career Center mentoring juniors and seniors in the Culinary Arts program, she finds joy in spending quality time with her family. One of her greatest joys is being an aunt, and she especially treasures moments with her nephew, Kash. Chef Brandee’s passion for teaching, mentoring, and family life shines through in every aspect of her work and relationships, making her not only a skilled chef but also a role model and leader in her community.