Maurice Randall

A Taste of Elegance

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 President Bill Clinton, 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

Featured Chef – Goya Foods Grand Tasting @ The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival – February 2023

Participated in Carla Hall’s The Favorite Chef competition that brings together thousands of chefs, etc. to compete for the ultimate prize. Achieved being #7 in my category. June 2023