Meet our People


Brandon Walukus, Executive Chef, is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in New York. He has worked with top chefs around the country, at such places like Commander’s Palace in New Orleans, Niebaum Coppola Winery and Martini House in California, as well as Mojo and One Walnut in Cleveland. He joined Spice of Life Catering Co. to explore his passion for cooking with small family farm foods.


Ryan Bennett, Sous Chef, is a graduate of the International Culinary Academy in Pittsburgh. In addition to working in some of Cleveland’s best kitchens, such as Theory and Lolita, he has an extensive background in catering.



Jess Andjeski, Event Planner, has over a decade of experience in the food and beverage industry, honing her service talents in high-traffic Cleveland hot spots like Lola, the Flying Monkey and The Old Angle. After graduating from Cleveland State with a focus in PR and marketing, she blended her textbook knowledge with acquired hospitality skills to plan weddings, benefits and farm dinners for parties of up to 500.