Guest Chef Night: Chef Trey Lamont

Born and raised in Seattle and inspired by the flavors of his grandmother’s Jamaican kitchen, Chef Trey Lamont has become one of the region’s leading voices in Caribbean cuisine. As the owner and executive chef of Jerk Shack, he brings bold island flavors to the Pacific Northwest through house-ground spices, smoked meats, and scratch-made Caribbean dishes that have earned praise from The Seattle Times, Seattle Magazine, and Zagat. 

Beyond the restaurant, Chef Trey is deeply committed to community impact. He leads Food with Melanin, a culinary storytelling project that uplifts Black chefs and food entrepreneurs, and he mentors emerging talent through hands-on training, pop-ups, and collaborative kitchen partnerships. 

From his early days launching the Papa Bois food truck to his formal training at Le Cordon Bleu, Chef Trey continues to champion heritage, creativity, and opportunity in every kitchen he steps into. He brings that same spirit to FareStart, sharing food that feeds both community and culture.

Guest Chef Night pairs premier local chefs with FareStart students to create a three-course meal served by volunteer community members. All revenue and donations from Guest Chef Night support FareStart’s job training and placement programs.