Chef Roderick Jackson

Growing up as a country boy in the rural South, my love for family and food began with my grandmother Mae Francis Countryman, affectionately known as Madear. As a military dependent, I was exposed to a melting pot of cultures and food and, at the age of 18, the floodgates of the culinary world were opened for me. I found joy and happiness in the kitchen which not only reminded me of Madear and the excitement which food brought to people but gave me the plate as a canvas to express my growing creativity. As I fine-tuned my craft, I had opportunities to travel across the country opening and working in restaurants, fine hotels, convention centers and sporting venues. I had the privilege of providing food for large and small events from Super Bowl XLII and the 2008 NBA All-Star Game to personal backstage catering for various celebrities. To pay homage to my Southern roots and incorporate my expansive experience in the world of fine dining across three decades I bring that joy and excitement of beautiful food to you.