Interview with Chef
Chef Wayne Elias has owned Rockwell Table and Stage Restaurants for the past 12 years and closed due to the Pandemic. Prior to this he owned Marks Restaurant on La Cienega Blvd for 15 years. He also owns Crumble Catering Company which provides Catering for all types of events and budgets.
WHEN DID YOU KNOW WHAT COOKING WAS YOUR PASSION?
When I was 15, I worked on weekends for a caterer to make some money and I was so amazed with the Chef and how he was preparing all the menu items. As a kid, I didn’t pay attention to my mom’s cooking and this is when I first realized that I’d want to get my hands on food and create something with it.
WHICH CELEBRITIES HAVE YOU COOKED FOR?
Sir Elton John, Diana Ross, Steve Tyler, Paris Hilton, Teri Hatcher, Leeza Gibbons, Drake, Je Goldblum and more!
WHAT WAS IT LIKE WORKING FOR GORDON RAMSEY
Chef Ramsey was so cool and friendly. He’s very creative and was so easy to collaborate with. The EJAF Oscar event that we worked on together for 5 years on the menu was produced by me and my team of Chefs. He was so respectful and gave us his opinions on taste and flavor. It was an amazing experience to work with such a big Celebrity Chef.
HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU BEEN DOING ELTON JOHN’S OSCAR PARTY?
French Fries, Pizza, Chocolate Chip Cookies. BEING A HIGH-PROFILE CHEF, WHAT’S YOUR CHEAT FOOD? 18 and next year again.
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