Hello, I'm Chef Bobby Brown
SO GLAD YOU STOPPED BY
Meet Master Chef
Bobby Brown
Hi, I'm Chef Bobby Brown. As a proud Moffit-Approved vendor, I've built the business on serving warm, fresh, timely meals-whether at church events, tailgate parties, or community events. I enjoy serving during moments you didn't even realize could be elevated by a soulful caterer. Every dish is a promise: high-quality, heartfelt, and always on time.
My passtion started in the kitchen as a young child, watching my mother cook. That's when I learned that food isn't just flavor-it's care. Over the years, I've served church families, community gatherings, corporate teams, medical partners, and celebrations big and sma-and every room taught me something: timing mattes, details matter, and people remember how your service made them feel.
With the growth of the business, I now accept orders online only so I can stay organized and continue delivering the same dependable service. Thank you for respecting our new growth spurt.
I AM SO GRATEFUL YOU STOPPED BY!
Chef Brown's Culinary Journey
Early Life
Born in Lake City, Florida, Chef Brown moved to Tampa when he was just three months old. Growing up in the Tampa Bay area, he attended local Hillsborough County schools and discovered his love for food early on.
First Taste of the Industry
In the early 1980s, Chef Brown got his start at the historic Blue-Ribbon grocery store in Ybor City. While still in high school, he worked at Publix, but soon left the grocery business to dive into restaurants.
The Turning Point
His first restaurant job was at Mirabella's Seafood Restaurant, washing dishes. Working his way up to pots and pans, he found himself watching the chefs intently. "That's when I knew cooking was my passion," he recalls.
Mentors Who Shaped Him
A cook named Earl Martin began teaching him the basics, then introduced him to an old Cuban chef, Rudy Romero. Chef Romero took him under his wing and taught him everything about the kitchen. When Romero passed away, Chef Brown became head chef—a position he held until graduating in 1984.
Moving Up
After the birth of his first child, Chef Brown sought better opportunities and joined the Tampa Airport Marriott. Over 19 years, he climbed the ranks:
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Prep Cook (2 years)
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Lead Cook (2 years)
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Sous Chef
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Banquet Chef
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Fine dining chef at CK's Revolving Rooftop restaurant
Continuing Education
He furthered his culinary studies at Johnson & Wales University and continued education at the JW Marriott in Hyde Park, New York.
Brown's Catering
In 2009, Chef Brown launched his own catering business alongside his wife, LaToya Brown, who is co-owner. Together they cater all types of events:
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Weddings
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Birthdays
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Anniversaries
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Gender reveals
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Corporate and social events
