My World on a Plate's Executive Chef and CEO Keven A. Lee, a.k.a. "Cheven" is an internationally recognized culinary mastermind. Cheven graduated from the top Culinary Institutes in the country such as the C.I.A. (Culinary Institute of America) located in Hyde Park New York, Dominican Carlton Tivoli located in Luzern, Switzerland and A Taste of The Mediterranean located in Napa Valley California. In addition to his prestigious institutional education, he has also traveled the world studying under, and working alongside, some of the most noted names in the industry, taking his knowledge of the culinary arts to an unparalleled level.

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He began his career as "Cheven" at the famous Hotel Del Coronado in beautiful San Diego, California at the Prince of Whales Restaurant. Shortly thereafter, he was asked by the Director of Food and Beverage to take over the Executive Chef position at La Chandelle Restaurant. This is an exclusive establishment at the Reflection Bay Golf Club in the upscale development of Lake Las Vegas. It was here that Cheven realized his amazing talent for catering to both "on and off-site" events. He served celebrities such as Celine Dion, former President Gorbachev and hosted televised golf tournaments and concerts such as the Beach Boys on the Lake.

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Dell Webb's Sun City Anthem in South West Las Vegas is home of the "Diamond in the Rough" Trumpets Restaurant and Anthem Catering. With panoramic views of the city lights, Cheven was invited to join a new power team to change the name of catering in Las Vegas forever. While running a fine dining restaurant for lunch, dinner and a lavish Champagne Sunday Brunch, Cheven organized multiple Weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, corporate events, Wine Dinners and extravagant galas for as many as 2000 guests. From plated to buffet, there is no challenge too great for Cheven.



In the later part of 2005, Chef Keven was asked to take the position as Celebrated Chef of the mobile four star renowned restaurant Lutece in the world famous Venetian Hotel voted in the Top 100 Hotels and Resorts). Lutece is an icon in the culinary industry beginning with the original New York version led by owner Andre Soltner. Here Cheven created eclectic culinary masterpieces as he developed an even more intense passion for his craft while serving only the finest of jet fresh fish, organic fruits and vegetables, and free range meats garnished with the wild wonders of the world of herbs, spices, oils and vinegars. Cheven was known for inviting guests into the kitchen to share the gallery of flavors he had created.

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Cheven then moved to Costa Rica to join The Sanctuary Resort and Spa as Director of Culinary Operations bringing a 5 star approach to Central America. While raising his own meats and gathering the daily local fresh catches and handpicked produce, he created world class cuisine, once again with little staff and challenging working conditions.



Cheven describes his cuisine as an eclectic version of Classical French Mediterranean with strong Pacific Rim and Asian influences. Ultimately, he is internationally inspired and finds creativity in utilizing ingredients that run the lines of the globe. His desire to provide a variety of layers of flavors and textures to the palate is clearly pronounced in every bite. "Presentation is not everything," says Cheven, "but it does play an important role regardless of whether it is painted in oil, preformed in brilliant character on stage, or created for a fine dining experience." Cheven's driving and motivational force is his dedication, commitment and "A Matter of Taste!"



In 2006, Cheven returned to his old stomping grounds in Southern California where he took on the role of the Corporate Executive Chef for Syndicate Hospitality and Velvet Rope Events. This was Cheven's introduction to the Hollywood elite where his eclectic cuisine was welcomed by inviting palates. Having orchestrated some of the most extravagant galas and high profile exclusive VIP events, Cheven was yet again introduced to another realm of his talents.



Cheven now owns and operates My World on a Plate catering based in Hollywood California. Together with his younger sister and business partner Robyn and a highly motivated team, My World on a Plate has become one of the most sought after catering teams in Hollywood.



Cheven's My World on a Plate has recently had the pleasure of catering events for television shows and productions such as Family Guy, So You Think You Can Dance, My Fair Wedding, Sony Pictures and much, MUCH MORE! Recently, My World on a Plate teamed up with the Trousdale in West Hollywood. They will be the exclusive catering team for all VIP events and extravaganzas. As the client list continues to grow, so does the creativity!