Meet Our Crew
Chef Kyle Gourlie ​

​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 participates as a presenter for the Edmonds Community College veteran awareness program where he speaks about injured combat veterans in the workplace and how employers can better understand and assist their combat veterans.

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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 is part owner and the Business Manager for The Vet Chef(TM).  Amanda has been married to Chef Gourlie since 2007. As the Business Manager she is responsible for scheduling the The Vet Chef(TM) food trailer for events and week day lunches. In addition to her duties as an Owner and Business Manager, 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.