Phajja Boone
Phajja Boone was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Growing up learning family recipes passed down from generations, Phajja provides authentic Cajun flare along with beautiful presentation in her cuisine. She completed the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Apprenticeship program in 2020, earning her Certified Culinarian (CC) and Certified Sous Chef (CSC) from the American Culinary Federation. She thrived in the program as her leadership and culinary skills were on full display. The same year she graduated with her Associates Degree in Culinary Arts. Her hobbies include dancing, reading and always being the life of the party.
Mathew Boone
Mathew Boone was born and raised in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Even at a young age, Mathew always had a natural passion for cooking. Some of his favorite shows growing up were MasterChef, The Next Food Network Star, and The Best Thing I Ever Ate. He completed the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Apprenticeship program in 2020, earning his Certified Culinarian (CC) and Certified Sous Chef (CSC) from the American Culinary Federation. He graduated with his Associates Degree in Culinary Arts that same year. His hobbies include all things involving basketball, listening to music/podcasts, and he is an avid fan of Star Wars.