When it comes to food, Chef Latara's passion has always revolved around helping others and healthy living. Growing up in Albany, Georgia, she loved cooking for family and friends. Often using the things her mom grew in the garden or the wild animals her grandfather would bring home to create Southern staple dishes.
Classically trained in cuisine and pastry disciplines at Le Cordon Blue Atlanta and still completing her Master's Degree in Nutrition, her thirst for knowledge is never-ending.
Chef Latara has trained at restaurants in Georgia and Florida. She completed her internship at Disney World and went on to work at Orlando's famed Puff and Stuff catering company. She also has been featured in Marquis Who's Who multiple times and is ServSafe Certified and licensed in the state of Ga. She sponsors several sports teams in the Albany area, giving back to the community is among her many passions.
After many years in the industry, Chef Latara began growing tired of seeing a lack of healthy options for busy people who want to eat healthier but don't have the time or know-how, so she decided to jump into the kitchen to see if she could transform some of the most iconic cuisines into healthy, flavorful low-calorie meals that anyone would enjoy and thus the idea for Chef Hazel's was born.
At rare times when she is not in the kitchen, she can be found with her two children, serving food at her church, or curled up with a good book.
Chef Hazel's offers fresh organic ready-to-eat meals, raw self-prepared meals, in-home meal prep, catering, and more. Contact us today to see what the Chef Hazels team can cook for you! We look forward to hearing from you!