Jesper Jonsson is a Chef Instructor at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in Boulder, CO, and a 37-year industry veteran.

Jesper moved to the south of France from Denmark at the age of 12, where he received his formal culinary education and training. He has worked as a private chef in numerous countries including France, Denmark, Switzerland, Italy, and the United States - and even served as chef of the Danish ambassador in Rome.

Jesper is a recipient of the Disciple d’Escoffier award and a board member of the American Culinary Federation.

Listen as we chat with Jesper about European food culture, being a private chef, life as a chef instructor, and the value of culinary education.