Chef Joe A. Gomez III
An all-American Texas boy born and raised in San Antonio, Joe A. Gomez III has been a strong community leader, a humanitarian and a true lover of life. A former city councilman having served on the board of the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce for several years, he's also the founder of JAG Enterprises with over 23 years of management experience.
A chef to rival most, despite not having been classically trained, Joe's culinary expertise is impeccable. Enough so that over time he began to develop the ground work for what is now called NOVEM Cuisine. The moniker is the Latin word for "nine" since, after all, he's affectionately known as "the nine-fingered chef". As an amputee and near-fatal car accident survivor, his deep appreciation of life permeates and enriches everything he does. It's the basis for his company which is meant to be not only a personal chef service, but an experience full of flavor, romance and an all around 'joie de vivre'. This ideal became the premise behind the addition of NOVEM Living, the lifestyle services he offers which includes his floral design and decorating advisory. |
Since the founding of NOVEM, chef Joe's recipes have become more diverse and in turn, the public attention has grown. This has led to multiple international publications, to include London and Manchester, UK. And if you have the luck of tasting his food you'll understand why. There is no detail that escapes him, and the care he puts into the preparation and plating of every meal is nothing shy of five-star dining. The pièce de résistance is having him prepare it right from the comfort of the best restaurant in town; your own home.
About the Photographer
Responsible for all of the creative brand consulting and all of the brilliant culinary photography for NOVEM Cuisine is chef Joe's wife, Kathleen Day Gomez.
Mrs. Gomez takes pride in capturing her husband's delectable creations, and is always happy to taste the product! As a seasoned photographer she aims to capture the essence of the lifestyle, movement and romanticism surrounding the entire experience. *You can find more of her work online, connect with her on LinkedIn and social media---she's always taking on more clients. |