Today we’d like to introduce you to Keon Johnson.
Hi Keon, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself
I’ve always had a love for cooking since I was a little boy. Growing up in Miami, FL, my grandmother and aunt would allow me to assist in the day-to-day cooking needs. Although this love didn’t get cultivated until after I moved to Orlando, FL, and I went to high school. I attended an all-magnet high school in the Culinary Arts program.
Here, the interest was quickly developed into what I would call a “strong liking” for what would set the tone for my future career. After graduating high school in 2003, furthering my education was a must in the new dedication I’d expressed toward cooking. I attended Orlando Culinary Academy and received my Associate of Arts degree in Culinary Arts with a certificate in Restaurant Management in 2004.
Jumping into the workforce was essential in order to build a foundation for future success. So, I went on to work for Walt Disney in the hotel-restaurant arena and Amway Center. The skills, knowledge, and experience gained while working, manifested a passion to start a business in the love that was introduced at a young age.
In 2014, “Your What’s for Dinner Solution” was birthed offering catering and personal chef services. The business has grown in ways I could not have imagined. I look forward to expanding the brand and the services rendered.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle-free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
No, it has not been a smooth road. There have been times wherein business has slowed down, trends have changed and the overall fears of possible outcomes of future endeavors.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Your What’s For Dinner Solution is a Black-Owned Family Business specializing in Personal Chef Services, Catering, Meal Prep, Cooking Lessons, and various culinary needs. What sets “YWFDS” apart from other businesses is that it’s what one can call…” elevated comfort food”.
What I am most proud of as it relates to the brand, is that it is a business that I started personally, and I am actively involved in everyday operations. Your What’s For Dinner Solution is a business that understands the reasonableness of the people, versatility in services, and the overall experience.
How do you define success?
Success is defined as being able to achieve one’s desires, through various notions of challenges along with maintenance of its intended purpose through favorable outcomes.
Contact Info:
- Email: info@keoncaters.com
- Website: www.keoncaters.com
- Instagram: www.instragram.com/chefKeonjohnson
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chefkjjohnson
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@chefkeon
