While Chef Gourlie was speaking on panels to civilian employers about reintegrating active duty service members back into the civilian workforce, we realized the significant need for employment opportunities where Veterans and their family members had a place where they felt understood and that would allow them to ease their way back into community outside of the military. It was for this reason that The Vet Chef was created. In addition to employment opportunities, we also offer mentorship and business guidance for Veterans and their family members looking to get into the food truck community. It is our belief that by serving our community and requiring our staff participate in at least one monthly community service or outreach event that we are able to assist our Veteran staff and their family members to overcome obstacles and challenges they continue to face. Additionally, it is our goal to partner with Veteran owned, operated and managed organizations to continue to bring a spotlight to the challenges our Veteran community face. 



The Vet Chef was established in 2015. Our mission is to establish a brand of food trucks and restaurants owned, operated and managed by Veterans and their family members.
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Meet Our Crew
Chef Kyle Gourlie ​

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​Chef Gourlie spent four and a half years in the United States Marine Corps and deployed to combat once and deployed to the Pacific Rim to assist in training missions. He was medically retired from the USMC in 2008. Chef Gourlie frequently participated as a presenter for the Edmonds Community College veteran awareness program where he spoke about injured combat veterans in the workplace and how employers can better understand and assist their combat veterans.
Chef Kyle Gourlie at a fundraising event he catered for Senator Maria Cantwell. Chef Gourlie attended the Art Institute of Seattle and graduated in 2013. As a classically trained chef, Chef Gourlie feels that all food should reflect passion and great flavor. His passion for Mexican food started with his father-in-law who began teaching him traditional Mexican dishes and cooking at his wife's annual Castro Family reunion.
Amanda Gourlie, owner and the Director of Business Development for The Vet Chef®.  Amanda has been married to Chef Gourlie since 2007. As the Director of Business Development she is responsible for corporate contracts, strategic growth opportunities, and scheduling the The Vet Chef® for events and week day lunches and catering. In addition to her duties as an Owner and Director, Amanda is also a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. When she is not building the business you can find her in the PT Clinic! In her personal time she enjoys hiking, camping, and raising their son and daughter. If you would like to schedule The Vet Chef(TM) for work, personal, or other events please send an email to thevetchefllc@gmail.com.