Growing up in Montclair, New Jersey, right outside of New York City, Chef Chris was exposed to so many different cuisines and cultures, which contributed to his very diverse pallet. Cooking from the heart was such an integral part of his upbringing; from aunts and uncles catering for some of the most well known people in the Tri-State area; to helping his mother cook on a Sunday afternoon. After graduating high school, he attended Johnson & Wales University in Charleston, South Carolina and later received his degree in Food Service Management from Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, North Carolina.

He discovered his passion for catering and event management while living in Charlotte when he and a roommate decided to sell individual lunches right out of their small two-bedroom apartment. As clientele continued to grow, he decided to move to Atlanta and take his business to the next level. 

In 2018, Chef Chris decided to start The Kitchen Project to give back. He chose to help teens because the teen years are crucial to determining a young person’s future.