Jelisa Montalvo
Jelisa Montalvo is the granddaughter of renowned chef Dorothy McEachern. Dorothy was a premier chef and caterer in the Carolinas and Jelisa was her protégé at a very young age. From baking to frying, and everything in between, Jelisa’s passion for food and devotion to the legacy is the very essence of what makes her a powerhouse in the kitchen. She has over 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry. Since 2012, Jelisa has grown Dorothy’s Catering 2 into one of the premier catering companies on the eastern seaboard. Her favorite quote, “To whom much is given, much is required” is the very essence of her love of giving back to the community. Jelisa uses the cookbooks that “Nana” passed down to her and offers cooking classes to local schools and directs culinary summer camps for middle school students. In her spare time, Jelisa indulges in watching football and basketball and offers her services to local high school teams. She is also the proud owner of 1123 Eatery, a southern scratch café.