Jamika Pessoa

Jamika Pessoa (pronounced Jah-Meek-ah Pez-oh-Ah) is a classically trained Chef and TV Host. Since launching her television career in 2009 as a contestant on The Food Network's Next Food Network Star, Jamika has appeared on a number of popular television shows including, Guy's Grocery Games, Best Thing I Ever Ate, as well as Food Network's latest cooking competition show, Raid the Fridge. As the bubbly co-host of a nationally syndicated talk show, The Good Dish, Jamika along with her talented co-hosts Gail Simmons and Daphne Oz are serving up good food and a good time for audiences each weekday. A self-described Southern Belle with Caribbean roots, Chef Jamika's cooking style is "Caribbean Heat meets Southern Sweet", and her mouthwatering delicious recipes offer bold flavors and unexpected twists fit for any occasion. As a former corporate executive, Jamika traded in her business suit for a chef's coat to pursue her culinary dreams in 2001. Her classical training includes studying abroad in Italy and Austria. In 2006, she paired her business acumen with her love of cooking and entertaining and launched her catering business, Life of the Party Catering - becoming the Celebrity Chef for a high-profile roster of clients including athletes and entertainers nationwide. She is a dynamic businesswoman, wife, mother of two girls, and an inspiration shaking up perceptions of what a female chef can do. Whether it's in the kitchen, in front of the camera, or behind the scenes - you will instantly be captivated by her food, wit, style, and celebration of life! For more information on the Life of the Party herself-please visit ChefJamika