I’ve been cooking since I was six years old in inner-city Philadelphia. As many great chefs, my love for great food was instilled in me by my Grandmother. As my culinary skills developed, I landed an internship in high school with Chef Sonya Combs at Smokin’ Sone’s Fresh Grill in Philadelphia. Then I had the opportunity to attend Johnson and Wales University in Charlotte to obtain an associate’s degree in Applied Science and a bachelor’s degree in Food Service Management with a minor in Sommelier. My move to Charlotte sparked the flame of my professional culinary career.

I’ve had the opportunity to cater some of the biggest events in the Queen City – Nascar Hall of Fame, the Charlotte Knights, the Charlotte Hornets, and golf tournaments both in Charlotte at the Wells Fargo Championship, as well as the Masters in Augusta, Georgia. I have also cooked private dinners for a few of my celebrity clients.

My Grandmother also instilled in me the importance of giving back to your community. I regularly participate in local charity and fundraising events that are in need of some culinary expertise. I believe that everyone has something to offer their community, even if it’s just your time.