OUR STORY
It began
around the table.
Family Style was founded on a love of sharing platters around the table.
Passing a dish, reaching for another helping, and making room for one more chair—these simple moments are at the heart of Family Style. For us, a shared meal is a way to welcome people in, start a conversation, and feel part of something together.
Our cooking follows the seasons, with Michigan’s local farms offering inspiration and ingredients. A thoughtful approach to nutrition belongs alongside flavor, variety, and the pleasure of eating. We want food to feel nourishing, generous, and worth sharing.
That spirit runs through everything we offer: a meal prepared for your gathering, a class that brings people into the kitchen, or time for movement and stillness. Family Style is an invitation to connect—with food, with yourself, and with the people beside you.
THE PERSON BEHIND FAMILY STYLE
About Jill.
Jill brings together her work as a private chef, cooking instructor, baker, yoga teacher, and sound bath practitioner through Family Style.
In the kitchen, her approach celebrates the seasons, the work of farmers in the region, and the pleasure of preparing something to share. Curiosity guides her work and is at the heart of everything at Family Style.
Originally from New Jersey, Jill is now based in Southwest Michigan, with roots stretching from Hawaii to Alaska. Her work on farms and in kitchens, and the knowledge and generosity of the people she has learned from along the way, have shaped who she is today.
An invitation to gather.
Pull up a chair, join us in the kitchen, or make a little room to breathe.