Chef. Traveler. Host.
Hi! I’m Kalisa Marie Martin, a classically-trained chef, travel curator, and media personality based in Los Angeles, California - and sometimes Jamaica! With a background in food science and nutrition, my appetite to explore all things edible goes far beyond the plate. Work with me on content creation, recipe development, video production, and more.
eat. drink. travel. experience.
on-camera host.
From live tapings on Good Morning America to in-studio sessions on set, I love on-camera hosting. I have over 10 years of media experience and have worked with production companies in New York and LA shooting walking tours, cooking shows, interview segments, and other pieces of lifestyle content. I’ve had the pleasure of working with a ton of brands and have shaken cocktails for Patrón, gotten saucy with Ragú, led yoga sessions for Amazon, and DIY-ed for Pinterest, just to name a few. Check out this reel and watch more videos here.
recipe developer.
With my educational background in both the sciences and the culinary arts, my love of recipe development was inevitable. I thrive on the precision and experimentation required to perfect a recipe. It began in 2014 when I moved to Jamaica to open my B&B. There, I developed a full menu (beyond breakfast!) of hyperlocal dishes with my twists on classic Caribbean flavors for my guests. Since then, I’ve contributed recipes to numerous publications, brands, and social media campaigns. Read my column on Simply Recipes here.
travel curator.
As a first-gen American, I’ve always had a passion for cultural exchange. In 2014, I launched my travel company in Jamaica and in 2017 I expanded to curate experiences in destinations around the world. Over the years, I’ve hosted hundreds of guests in Jamaica, Cuba, Bali, Morocco, and the US. My focus is on community-based tourism built on genuine relationships with local businesses and all of my trips are designed to celebrate the culture through unforgettable dining experiences, personal connections, and meticulously curated adventures. See where I’m off to next.
from around the web.
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