Baltimore, MD

Cuisines: Contemporary American, Global, Afro-Diasporic
Recognition: Two-time James Beard Award Finalist, Michelin Bib Gourmand contributor, Atlanta Magazine's Best Pop-Up Winner
Training: U.S. Navy Veteran, Global Michelin Kitchens
Notable Experience: Jean-Georges & D.O.M., Culinary Director at Kneads Bakeshop, Founder of Anansi & Triangular Traded Spice

Philadelphia, PA

Cuisines: Ghanaian, West African-French Fusion
Recognition: James Beard Award & Michelin Star Contributor, Bon Appetit & NY Times Featured, Food Network Chopped Competitor
Training: Art Institute of Philadelphia, U.S. Michelin Kitchens
Notable Experience: Le CouCou, Owner of Georgina's Private Chef Co.

Washington, DC

Cuisines: Pastry, Contemporary American, Southern
Recognition: Winner of Bake It Like Buddy, James Beard Award Semifinalist, Food Network & Netflix personality
Training: Monroe University & International Culinary Center
Notable Experience: Founder & CEO of Mr. Bake Sweets

Washington, DC

Cuisines: Global Fusion, Modern Korean, Afro-Latin
Recognition: Michelin Star and Bib Gourmand Contributor
Training: U.S. Michelin Kitchens
Notable Experience: Executive Chef at SHIA by Edward Lee

Washington, DC

Cuisines: Afro-Diasporic, Afro-Latin, Ghanaian
Recognition: James Beard Foundation Legacy Network
Training: Johnson & Wales, U.S. Michelin Kitchens
Notable Experience: Lazy Bear, Avery, SPQR, Dogōn, Founder & Head Chef of e le aɖe Test Kitchen

Washington, DC

Cuisines: Afro-Diasporic, Contemporary American, Afro-Latin
Recognition: Food Network Chopped Champion; Michelin Star and Bib Gourmand Contributor
Training: Johnson & Wales, U.S. Michelin Kitchens
Notable Experience: Executive Chef at Marcus DC

New York, NY

Cuisines: French-Haitian, Global, Afro-Diasporic
Recognition: Featured Chef at Cuisines of The Black Diaspora Dinner and Hip Hop Film Festival
Training: Self-Taught, New York Restaurants
Notable Experience: Global Popup Dinners (NYC To South Africa)

DC, Maryland, and Virginia

Cuisines: Korean-Italian Fusion, Southern
Recognition: Featured On The Captain's Log & The Unapologetic Hustle Podcasts
Training: Self-Taught, Private Client Kitchens
Notable Experience: Private Chef Specializing in Intimate Dining & Event Catering