Chef Daren Reid
Chef At Home In Fort Lauderdale
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Versatile chef with a passion for cooking great dishes and making people happy.
Born and raised in Miami Gardens, Florida, Chef Daren Reid had an early passion for food. He made the decision to enroll at Miami Culinary Institute because he wanted to follow his aspirations and take them seriously. He felt he couldn’t lose even though he knew the effort would be difficult. At prestigious kitchens like the Michelin-starred The Surf Club restaurant and the James Beard-winning Uchi Miami, Chef Daren honed his skills. These apprenticeships shaped his amazing culinary ingenuity.
Cooking techniques that are original and imaginative are what make Chef Daren unique. Through his culinary venture, PurpleLit Oyster Company, he has been able to establish a distinctive niche for himself in the culinary industry. The Chargrilled Oysters, which are grilled with a mixture of house-made seasonings and available in a variety of tastes, are one of the most well-liked dishes. People love the variety of flavors available, whether it’s the Jerk or the Andouille Grilled Oyster.
Whether collaborating with fellow chefs, hosting culinary events, or building new cooking business ventures , he remains at the forefront of the ever-evolving culinary landscape in Miami.
More about me
For me, cooking is...
For me cooking is my happy place. I take my time and put love into every dish. No preservatives everything from scratch..
I learned to cook at...
I learned to cook at a very young age but I really took it to the next level once I enrolled in Culinary school and worked in the best kitchens.
A cooking secret...
My secret in the kitchen is to take my time but move with urgency. Cooking with patience and finesse is the perfect balance.
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