In 1995 Jacqui was invited to Jamaica House (Jamaica’s White House) to be the caterer for the Prime Minister of Jamaica. For ten years her cuisine graced the tables of state dinners for heads of states from all over the world.

Jacqui’s love for food began with her mother and grandmother, who were great cooks and loved to entertain. She was nominated “Best Caterer” five years in a row by the Jamaica Observer, the national newspaper of Jamaica. Jacqui’s recipes have been published in several newspapers and international magazines. Since living in Houston,
Jacqui has appeared on Great Day Houston, CW39, and Chew on This, TV Morning Show.

She was the recipient of the International Woman of the Year Award from the Texas Women’s Forum in 2011. In 2015, she was recognized by the State of Texas Governor, in recognition for being a finalist in HEB Quest for Texas Best 2021.