MEET CHEF JESSE CROSS

After 25 years in the industry and spending 15 years of those in Los Angeles honing his culinary craft, Chef Jesse Cross returned to his hometown of Baltimore to build something more personal through food, hospitality, and shared experiences.

Crosswood Collective was created as a chef-driven culinary brand focused on bringing people together through hands-on cooking classes, private dining experiences, elevated catering, and collaborative events throughout Maryland.

From intimate dinners in private homes to lively pasta nights at wineries, breweries, and distilleries, Jesse’s approach blends restaurant-level technique with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere that makes guests feel comfortable, inspired, and connected.

Whether hosting a multi-course private dinner, catering a celebration, or teaching guests how to make handmade pasta from scratch, every experience is centered around great food, genuine hospitality, and creating memorable moments people actually want to come back for.