Meet Chef Chris Hayes

Chef Chris and his wife Candice have a combined total of 25 years in the restaurant and hospitality field. With hundreds of work hours and completed catering contracts under their belts they have the experience needed to taken on the largest jobs. Candice brings her Bahamian flare mixed with her Southern Charm and pairs it quite well with Chef Chris’s Cajun, Creole, Country Flare. Chris is no stranger to the public eye, he’s won several awards, has recipes published in cooking magazines, videos, and live demonstrations. His latest accomplishment was winning the highly rated Food Networks Cooks vs Cons where he fried, cut, and sautéed his way to victory. 

• Best Chef Louisiana 2018
• Culinary Fight Club Winner 2019
• NWLTC Culinary Advisory Board
• National Black Chef Association Chapter President 
• Food Network Cooks vs Cons  - Winner -  
• National Wildlife and Fisheries Oyster Jubilee - Winner 2012 & 2014 
• City of Shreveport Fireman BBQ Cook-off - 2nd Place Winner - Brisket 
• Louisiana Cooking Magazine - Recipes Published 
• Road Tours Magazine - Recipes Published