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I bring Le Cordon Bleu training, precision, and creative energy to personalized dining experiences that feel effortless for you.

John Iredale

I turn disciplined technique and bold creativity into a warm, personal dining experience.

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I’m a Le Cordon Bleu–trained chef, graduating with honors from the College of Culinary Arts in Pasadena, California, where I earned an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts. During my training, I built hands-on experience in professional kitchens including Wolfgang Puck’s catering company in Hollywood, Mélisse, and Hot Stuff Café, working closely with my chef instructor.

I refined my craft at The Inn at Little Washington, and I bring the same discipline and attention to detail from my years of military service into every dish I make. Today I keep creating through my personal brand, The Butter Bar—developing recipes, cooking content, and experiences that share my love for food with others.

Let’s plan your menu

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Fresh is best, always—when I shop locally and cook with seasonal ingredients, technique and time make them shine.

What you can expect when you cook with me (or I cook for you).

I cook with energy and emotion

Cooking feels like gameday for me—a whirlwind of love, passion, and joy that I translate directly onto the plate.

I’m classically trained and always learning

I learned my craft at The Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, and long before that I studied by watching Emeril and Food Network religiously, soaking up techniques like a sponge.

I let fresh, seasonal ingredients lead

My kitchen philosophy is simple: fresh is best, always. I shop locally, cook seasonally, and use solid technique (plus the right amount of time) to make ingredients shine.

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Stories and testimonials

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Follow me on Instagram to see what I’m cooking and creating with The Butter Bar.

@therealbutterbar
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