Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Jacqueline Lombard became known as the chef and owner of Jacqueline Lombard Events, whose clients involve Balenciaga, Glamour, Jil Sander, Miele USA, Osklen, Bergdorf Goodman, Barterhouse Imports, Stella McCartney, Wines of Argentina, ViniPortugal, and Wine Enthusiast Magazine, among others.
She studied at the French Culinary Institute, WSET and the Sommelier Society of America. She also became the dining and wine editor of the NYHerald.com. Her favorite recipe is her summer corn risotto with butter-poached lobster, black truffles and green onions. As she pursued her culinary career, she became one of the 17 chefs competing on the seventh season of Bravo’s Top Chef. She was eliminated early on, but she continued to serve her profession. She became the executive chef of New York City's Lena, as well as holding wine-tasting events around the country.