Chef Jonathan Chodosh found his love of food when he was around 8 years old, in sharing the kitchen with his mother. Through her Moroccan Israeli heritage and shared love of food, he learned how to mix spices, create doughs, and to combine expected and unexpected ingredients. His artistry and passion led to studying culinary science at Drexel University, where Chef Jonathan specialized in making exotic and traditional foods for the modern palate.

As an Orthodox Jew, Chef Jonathan has always needed to balance his love for cuisine with his religious observance, and has learned creative ways to substitute classic ingredients for the kosher consumer. He believes that kosher food should be wholesome, delicious, and accessible. People should be able to break bread at the same table, regardless of dietary restrictions.

Jonathan’s selection of gourmet sauces and dips were available to the Philadelphia market for several years, and he worked as a personal chef for high-scale private events for over 17 years. When he learned that an already established kosher provider of high-end kosher cuisine was coming on the market, Chef Jonathan jumped at the opportunity to invest in a brick-and-mortar location to make kosher food accessible for everyone. His vision for A La Karte Catering and Market includes building relationships with customers, integrity of ingredients, and accessibility of service.

Elevate Your Plate.