cbuzz: Chef Jimmy Mitchell, Innovation & Entrepreneurship in the Culinary Industry

December 1st, 2022

Owner of J Mitchell’s Spices & Sauces LLC, a native of Columbus, Ohio, and a graduate of Columbus East High School. Jimmy is married to Yvette of 41 years with 4 kids. He is a published author, and started several successful small businesses.

Chef Jimmy has worked in the culinary field for over 35 years, from having his own restaurant & catering business to working in hotels & hospitals. He is driven by a passion for culinary expertise in order to grow an audience of satisfied customers. He loves being a resource to others that are starting small businesses.

His current business: Mitchell’s Spices & Sauces LLC is growing and becoming a household name. He creates and perfects spices and sauces that encompass enough flavors to enhance a myriad of traditional recipes. The diversity in J Mitchell!s unique combinations allows each spice and sauce to transition any dish into a truly exceptional dining experience.

He currently has 6 products on the market, 4 spices & 2 sauces. All products are his original recipes. With 2 Salt Free spices on the way to production. You can find his products in grocery stores, restaurants, sporting stores & many homes. With demands in Hawaii, Texas & Minnesota. And currently supplying the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium with one of his spices.

To learn more about J Mitchell’s Spices & Sauces LLC, visit chefjmitchell.com.

Tune in today as Chef Jimmy Mitchell sits down with cbuzz host Mikaela Hunt to talk about the creative culinary process behind creating his spices and sauces.


A note about cbuzz production: We are thrilled to be back recording episodes for our Central Ohio community. Stay tuned for new episodes, which will share the stories of some of our best and brightest Columbus Chamber members. Thank you to our listeners for their patience and understanding as we worked to establish a virtual recording setup. You can learn about Capital University here and learn more about cbuzz host Mikaela Hunt here.

Cbuzz is the Columbus Chamber of Commerce’s business-focused podcast and was named Best Business Podcast in 2019 by the Columbus Podcast Awards. The show is produced in partnership with Capital University and its students, and the show is hosted by Mikaela Hunt, brand journalist and storyteller.