Black History
Month

Daryl Shular

Certified Master Chef

Certified Master Chef Daryl Shular is not only one of the most respected chefs in the country. In 2014, Chef Shular etched his name into history by becoming the first African American to successfully pass the grueling 130-hour Master Chef exam. He currently devotes his time to teaching and mentoring future generations of Black chefs with his Shular Institute program.

Cameron Byron

Assistant Sous

Cameron draws his culinary passion from his grandmother, who instilled his love of cooking at a young age. Cameron learned the culinary arts by working as an assistant sous under the mentorship of Certified Master Chef Shular. When he is not pursuing his dream of becoming a certified master chef himself, he captains his high school’s culinary team and assists his mother with her catering business.  

Chef Joe Randall

Chef Randall is a celebrated ambassador of Southern cuisine, with a career spanning over 50 years as a chef, educator, and mentor. A skilled storyteller and historian, Randall’s work highlights the cultural significance of African American culinary contributions. He founded Chef Joe Randall’s Cooking School in Savannah, Georgia, where he shared his passion for authentic Southern dishes with countless future chefs.

Chef Edna Lewis

Chef Lewis became one of the first chefs to elevate traditional Southern dishes to the level of fine dining. She is remembered and celebrated for preserving the history and culture of Southern food and African American culinary traditions. Her cookbooks and teachings emphasized the importance of fresh, locally sourced ingredients and seasonal cooking long before these ideas became mainstream. Her work has inspired generations of chefs.