Chef Daniel Schweizer CEC, CCA, WCEC
Nationality: Swiss / Jamaican
Date of Birth: 9th of December 1963
Birth Place: Biel, Switzerland
Born in Switzerland Chef Daniel discovered the love for cooking from his uncle, who had a restaurant in Geneva, Switzerland. He knew very quickly that he wanted to be a Chef.
His journey began in 1980 when he started a three-year apprenticeship program in Switzerland. Thereafter he traveled throughout Switzerland to learn the various cuisines and languages firstly to Geneva where he learned French and classical French Cuisine, then to Locarno where he learned Italian and Italian Regional Cuisine.
His journey carried him to Los Angeles, California and eventually his destination, Jamaica. That was 32 years ago!
In Jamaica Chef Schweizer has held various positions as Executive Chef including Morgan’s Harbor Hotel, Temple Hall Estate, Plantation Inn, Belfield Greathouse and for the past 22 years Goddard Catering Group Jamaica Ltd.
Chef Schweizer has a passion for Caribbean Cuisine combined with European style cooking, he particularly enjoys fusing unusual flavors and ingredients.
Chef Schweizer is passionate about training, sustainability for young chefs and other interested persons and the development of Contemporary Caribbean Cuisine.