Maurice Randall
An eager, professional and committed Chef who has a creative flair, and is passionate about all types of food. Self-motivated and determined to learn new culinary skills. I was firstly enthused of becoming a high school running athlete while attending school in the Bahamas, but my Grandmother had a greater influence on me with her cooking skills and I therefore chose the most amazing profession in the world and developed a passion for cooking. I have further honed skills in the art of ice sculpturing and food carving of fruits and vegetables, which are wonderful conversation pieces that my event patrons talk about long after the event end. I look forward to offering a truly unique experience with “A Taste of Elegance” to create lasting memories.
Career Accomplishments:
TV Appearance(s) on: Chopped and NBC Affiliate in Atlanta
Awards namely Top Chef for two (2) years consecutively, 2018 Atlanta Hottest Chef, 2020 Caterer of the Year, Recipient of 2022 Chef’s Award from The National Black Chef Association
Established yearly Kid Cook Clubs as a part of their Summer Programs
Guest Lectured at Hilton Atlanta South East Territory Head Office – Chefs
Personal Chef of choice to Heads of Governments, Mayors, Religious Leaders, Celebrities in particular Actresses of RHOA and Little Women of Atlanta, etc
Featured Chef at Camps held in Worton, Maryland (700 persons) and Barrington, Massachusetts (2,100 persons); Military Veterans and Family, Teachers and Students
Continuously garners repeat rave reviews for catered events i.e. Steeple Award, UniverSoul Circus, Specialty Events for Love and Hip Hop, Macys, Hilton Homeward Suites, Home Depot, Lowes Home Improvement, Yolohar Events – Bahamas, Caribbean Village Summer Soiree, Luncheon for Caribbean Government Ministers – Caricom Council for Foreign & Community Relations, etc
Created signature events, namely: Girls’ Night Out Theme Parties, Rent A Chef For A Day, Online Cooking & Plating Classes
Own the rights to a number of featured fruit display platters
Mentored Junior Chefs and one in particular worked directly to assist with creating one of the world’s largest peach cobbler at Georgia Peach Festival
Created and continue to market healthy detox drinks, lollipop lamb chop seasoning, and seafood seasoning
A Taste of Elegance Atlanta, GA
Principal Chef and Owner 1997 to…Present
Establish a part-time culinary business, which expanded to full time. Designed and execute a template for In-home dining, hosted cooking parties, cost and produce high-end catering menu for groups of 2 to 2,000 persons, namely:
Reverend Jesse Jackson
Chef/Judge at Louisiana Soul Food Fall Festival 2022
Hilton Hotel Employee Appreciation Luncheon 2022
Family Connect: The Harris Family
Father’s Day Brunch in West Broward for Retired Police Officers
Personal Chef – Pastor Jamal Bryant
Personal Chef – RHOA Porsha Williams and Simon Guobadia
Caribbean Food & Rum Festival 2021 and 2022
Awards:
Xcellence Inc Power of One Leadership Award 2021
National Black Chef Association Chef Award 2022
Best of Gastronomie 2021 Award
POP (Push On Purpose) Award 2022 for Exquisite Taste
BET Awards 2021 and 2022, Los Angeles, California
THUG GENTLEMEN “The Man of Taste” Award 2022
