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       Chez Montier Brings a Joyous Celebration of Food and Design to Living!

 

 

ABOUT CHEZ MONTIER

 

Chez Montier, Inc., founded in 2004, is a premiere Food, Décor, and Lifestyle consultancy providing boutique catering, floral, event and interior design services.

Our mission is to empower the world to live and eat well.

The inspiration for Chez Montier was born out of the creative talents of Juan H. Montier, who developed a flair for cooking and designing at an early age. Juan leveraged his foundation in interior design and grew his work with clients blossoming his service into a uniquely coined offering of Food, Décor, and, Lifestyle. Chez Montier, the intersection of Juan’s passion in these three areas, is brought to fruition with Juan's wife and business partner, Judith Service Montier, a marketing and communications executive with a background in the arts and entertainment.

At Chez Montier, we believe that your eyes eat before your mouth does. Our objective is to thrill and excite our clients with incredible food, fantastic service, and a dynamic environment. We take the ordinary and make it extraordinary by exposing people, in a catering setting, to fare that is usually only experienced in upscale, private dining environments, such as foie gras mousse, duck confit, lobster bisque and savory crab and shrimp cheesecake.

As we plan our events, we bring the eye of an interior designer, incorporating spatial and theatrical considerations, including lighting and experiential flow. Our sensitivity to texture and design is evident in our presentation, as well as in our florals and event decor, creating a synergy between our food and the environment.

Chez Montier brings a joyous celebration of food and design to living.

 

We invite you to join us on our

Food, Décor, and Lifestyle adventures!

      

 

OUR TEAM

 

Juan H. Montier, III

 

“I believe, the most successful event is born from an intimate understanding of, and a friendship with, my clients.”

 

Juan H. Montier III, President of Montier Designs, has been a leader in the Atlanta design and gourmet food communities for more than 20 years. Juan combines his formal architectural training with his interior design skills and gourmet cooking acumen to offer clients, enthusiasts, and friends a unique, holistic lifestyle consultancy.

Juan's culinary talents have been featured on ABC's nationally syndicated TV show “The View,” WXIA’s “Atlanta & CO,” “Atlanta Plugged In” on CBS46 and PBS’ “Real Moms, Real Stories, Real Savvy,” as well as on radio shows including “The Steve Harvey Morning Show” and the V103 Morning Show.

Chez Montier has prepared meals and catered events for high profile friends and clients including superstar Diana Ross, CeCe Winans, Steve Harvey, and, Usher among others. Companies including De Beers, Ford and Calvin Klien have also engaged Chez Montier.

Juan’s easy confidence, knowledge, and infectious personality have furthered the demand for him on the educational cooking circuit. His “Healthy Living” seminars are popular with clients such as Delta Air Lines, The Boy Scouts of America, Publix Super Markets, Glory Foods, and Hillshire Farms.

As an interior designer, Juan has been published in national design magazines and has been featured on The DIY network. His award winning work in interior design includes projects for the Disney Corporation, as well as the Drake Hotel in Chicago and the Belleview Mido Hotel in Florida where he was the principal designer.

Juan received his Bachelor of Architecture from Kansas State University and continued Graduate studies at Texas A&M University. A native of Shaker Heights, Ohio, Juan is a lifetime member of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta and serves on the board of the Names Project. 

 

 

 

Judith Service Montier

Judith Service Montier, co-owner, is a marketing and communications executive with more than 20 years of experience in the Arts, Cultural and Non-Profit sectors. She is COO and Chief Brand Ambassador for Chez Montier.

Judith most recently served as vice president of Marketing for The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Inc. where she played a vital role in launching this award-winning, interactive museum. In this capacity, Judith and her team secured extensive local, national, and international PR and media coverage in all target media to announce The Center’s opening. She also led the creation of the foundational marketing and communication strategies providing oversight of group marketing, advertising, PR, and digital efforts.  

Before bringing her skills and talents to her work at The Center, Judith served as vice president of Marketing & Communications for United Way of Greater Atlanta, the second-largest United Way in the nation. Prior to her role at United Way, Judith served as the director of Marketing and Corporate Sponsorship for the National Black Arts Festival, the entertainment manager of the Olympic Village for the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games and worked for superstar Diana Ross.  

Judith is a graduate of Dartmouth College. She serves on the board of the Atlanta Press Club, C.H.O.I.C.E.S.  (Center for Helping Obesity in Children End Successfully), and the Rialto Center for the Arts.  She is an alumna of Leadership Atlanta, class of 2013. 

 

 

OUR SERVICES

 

Catering

Chez Montier is a full service catering company. We take great pride in making our food both beautiful and delicious because we believe that your eyes eat before your mouth does. We strive to create a dining experience that provides nourishment and renewal through savoring and celebrating relationships and life.

 

Floral Design

We use floral design to highlight our events and to accentuate the environment. From small intimate florals, to large dramatic designs, we work to achieve the perfect balance to complement our food.

 

Event Decor

Our decor design services help to transform the environment using light, texture, and color to create a dynamic energy and enhance the overall experience of our clients and their guests.

 

Interior Design

We take the time and energy to listen to our clients and to understand their vision. Then, we use our experience and expertise to bring that vision to life, consistently exceeding their expectations.

 

OUR CLIENTS

 

OUR CLIENTS AGREE…

 

Chez Montier brings a joyous celebration

of food and design to living!

 

Thank you Chez Montier for an amazing Valentine's Day pop-up experience! Always so nice to try something different and this did not disappoint. From the beautiful and delicious seven courses, to the specialty cocktails and the company at our table, we had an amazing night of love, food, and, fun!

        Mo I., Radio Personality, WHUR-FM

 

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the Chez Montier Spring Fling pop up restaurant. Not only was the food exceptional and so savory, the whole ambience was a delight! Chef Juan is an uber talented chef who takes pride in his food and in making his guests and clients feel welcomed and appreciated. I highly recommend Chez Montier!                    

P. King, Owner wellgroomedmale.com

 

I wanted to say thanks to Chez Montier and Chef Juan for your amazing service at my client's brunch on Sunday. Your presentation was classy and flawless. The food was the best, and the guests are still talking! Five star service all the way. Beautiful. Thank you so much!

Rebecca F., Publisher and Publicist

 

On behalf of myself, my wife and, all of Bright House, thank you! The food and process were beyond fabulous and I don’t remember having a better BH party in years! Compliments to the tastiest chef I know. Again, thanks for the spread and all the fruits of your labor that made our 21st anniversary evening so very delicious. With warmth and kindness.

  Joey R., Thinker +Chairman &Founding CEO, BrightHouse

 

The Chez Montier Spring Fling pop up restaurant was a delightful experience! The meal was exceptional, the venue was perfect and the dinner guests ...oh so interesting! Music, art all made for a night to remember!

      Cheryl S., Retired SVP, Charles Schwab

 

It was so nice for me to be a dinner guest in my own home. Everything was beautiful. Dinner, menu, presentation, and service were first class. We have had many catered events and great staff, however your staff was first class. Rave reviews from my guests!

   Ginger S., Retired Physician

 

Chez Montier catered my summer office party. He presented several wonderful options for the event. I decided upon the New Orleans theme dinner. The Gumbo Bar was amazing! The whole evening was successful from the delicious food and specialty drinks to the service. It was so successful that my wife hired Chez Montier to surprise me for my birthday a few weeks later.

                                                                                                     Dr. Miles G., Plastic Surgeon

 

Chez Montier and I planned a surprise birthday dinner for my husband. It was a seated dinner for a small gathering of friends. He helped me arrange a beautiful table and we worked together selecting the menu and wines for the four-course elegant birthday dinner. It was a memorable experience with fantastic food, wine, service, and the special touch of being prepared in my own home.

              Kathy G.

 

I hired Chez Montier, Inc as a personal chef for a dinner at my home. I was extremely pleased with EVERYTHING but to name a few...One, the variety of the food was amazing plus beautiful and delicious. Two, Chef Juan created multiple florals on site to enhance my home and create a celebratory ambiance. Three, the great service and flexibility of Chef Juan and his staff exceeded my expectations. Four, their commitment to ensuring that my guests felt completely taken care of and had a wonderful time. If you want an unforgettable party with amazing food and service, Chef Juan and his staff is your best option.

                           Karen B. E., Retail Executive

 

We were so excited when we entered the home of Chef Juan Montier, as that evening we anticipated an amazing dining experience. Chef Montier was careful in selecting the best quality ingredients for each course. Each dish gave you a certain warmth of comfort food. You can tell his passion for food was displayed in every detail of the meal. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and look forward to many more to come….Thank you so much Juan and Judith for creating such a memorable evening and making us feel so special!

                                                                                       Bernie Winston, Education Specialist

 

 

CELEBRITY CHEF JUAN MONTIER

 CHEZ MONTIER PRESS

 

·            Chef Juan Montier at Family Food Fest Atlanta

·            Channel 2 WSB-TV - People 2 People 

·            Happily Eating - Spring Media Dinner With Chef Juan Montier

·            Shana Was Here - { Chez } Montier Spring Media Dinner | An Evening of Culinary Excellence

·            Red Velvet Confections - [chez] Montier Spring Media Dinner

·            Happily Edible After - An Exquisite Dinner with Chez Montier and Leaning Ladder

·            Gluten Free Go-To Guide - Event Review: Chez Montier’s Spring Media Dinner

·            Sweet Savant - Chef Juan Montier- Chez Montier Pop Up Dinner

·            Do Food Better- Chez Montier Spring Fling Popup Dinner – A Night to Remember

·            Culinary Local - A Fabulous Spring Fling with Chez Montier

·            Culinary Local - Local Glutton

·            CBS, Channel 46 - Valentine's Day Pop-Up Restaurant with Chef Juan Montier

 

PRINT

·            Atlanta Business Chronicle - Living in Atlanta, In the Mood

·            Atlanta Daily World - Atlanta Chef Captivates National Contest Judges

·            Atlanta Journal Constitution, Private Quarters- Chef, Designer Create a Treat

·            Atlanta Journal Constitution, Home Make Over, Accent the Positive

·            Black Enterprise, Executive Entertaining - Dine and Dash

·            Black Enterprise, Executive Entertaining - Summer Social

·            Culinary Local - Local Glutton

·            Dekalb Neighbor - Lights, Action, Camera – Architect Gains Good View Culinary Skills

·            European House & Garden - Party Planner; Saint Patrick’s Day

·            Living Space - Designers Story; Small Space Big Design

·            Living Space - Tasty Tapas

·            Living Space - Model Design

·            Living Space - Magazine Spaces and Places; Home Show

·            Living Space - Makeover Madness

·            Skirt Magazine - He Said, She Said              

 

TELEVISION

·            ABC’s The View - The Next Celebrity Chef Contest

·            CBS, Channel 46 – Atlanta Plugged In, Cooking Demo

·            DIY Network, Living – Walls and Floors- Creative Wall Coverings

·            Family Channel - Everyday With Marcus and Lisa 

.         Public Broadcasting Service – Real Moms, Real Stories, Real Savvy- Breakfast in Bed with Mom &                     3 quick and Easy Soups

·            WAGA, Channel 5 - In contact With Angela Robinson, Men Who Cook

·            WXIA, Channel 6 – Atlanta & Company, Cooking Demo

 

Radio

·         Steve Harvey Morning Show WAMJ 102.5 – Hillshire Farms

·         Steve Harvey Morning Show – Hoodie awards – Hillshire Farms

·         V-103 Morning Show – Valentines Day “Pop Up” Restaurant

·         WLTM, 94.9, The Jean & Julie Show - The Next Celebrity Chef