PopCultivate is a place of discovery. We construct a world for you to discover chefs, new creative foods, art, music, and most importantly, yourself. Our world was created for you to find new culture, meet new people, and to leave inspired. So come and discover with us…
Chris Yang - Founder
@cheftofer
Prior to the culinary world, Cheftofer used to be an organic chemist. After discovering his passion for food, he turned his science knowledge into cooking techniques and started his journey as a chef. Since then he has been featured on The Food Network, built a culinary incubator, and recognized for his work in cannabis culinary arts. He is currently building the PopCultivate lifestyle with aspirations of establishing a cannabis social club.
Beeta Mohajeri - Chef
@chef.mbeetz
Chef Beeta comes to us from Canada! Majoring in Biology at UW in Seattle, she quickly switched paths and followed her hunger. She learned Farm to table on Whidbey Island, working with farmers and other Chef’s for the freshest quality ingredients. She’s since trained at Commanders Palace in New Orleans, and made her way to Orange County to pursue her brand “BeetzEats”. She’s a celebrity Private Chef (Simon Cowell, Tyra Banks & Leonardo DiCaprio to name a few…)
She’s your girl when it comes to intimate dinner parties & smaller catering gigs.
Alan Kang - Chef
IG: @akangasaurus
Born in Oakland and raised in Los Angeles, Chef Alan found his passion for cooking early on. Having grown up in his parents’ upscale Chinese restaurant, Alan was exposed to the restaurant scene at the age of 3. After graduating from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, he has since worked at renowned establishments such as Hinoki & the Bird, Republique, and the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills. Alan is currently the Sous Chef at the Factory Kitchen in Los Angeles.
Jonathan Diaz - Bar Manager
@rocketjony
Jon is a French transplant living in Southern California. He enjoys sweet treats and a cool buzz. Since moving to Los Angeles, he has enjoyed a career as a professional movement artist, as well as a food industry professional. In joining PopCultivate, Jon has been able to marry his skills in creativity and hospitality as he innovates new and amazing Terpene and Cannabis mocktails for the PopCultivate experience.
Nima Mohajeri - Chef
IG: @Nima_mohajeri
Though Nima is not a ‘classically trained chef’ he has spent the better part of his life working in restaurants and in the industry. Born and raised in Canada and studying at UW in Seattle, he has maintained a constant foot in the door in the food and beverage industry. Being the older brother of Chef Beeta and having years of front of house experience, his main goals have always been split between what happens in the kitchen, the front and most importantly, how to give the best experience possible. Handy with tools, knives and thinking on the fly to always make things work seamlessly and efficiently.
Cara Haltiwanger - Chef
@calabama
A Southern girl at heart, Cara loves to cook from the soul. Feeding people and sharing simple food brings her the most joy in life. Outside of cooking with PopCultivate, Cara runs a breakfast sandwich popup in West Hollywood and has a hot sauce business.
Gabriel Montoya - Chef
@gr3atg00glym00gly
Born and raised in New York, Chef Gabriel Montoya realized his passion for food at a very tender age. Growing up in such a diverse city had an impact on his view of ingredients. Chef Gabriel's approach on food is fun, healthy, and delicious with a modern twist.