Meet Ken Patrick of Ken Patrick Spice Rubs

Today we’d like to introduce you to Ken Patrick.

Born & raised in Beaumont, Texas is known as the “Golden Triangle,” where traditionally Cajun foods such as gumbo, boudin, étouffée and crawfish boils are the norms for local cuisine; it’s no surprise that Chef Ken Patrick grew up knowing that he wanted to be a chef. Having the invaluable opportunity to grow up in a diverse and rich food culture provided him with a unique exposure to all types of cuisine at an early age. He spent countless hours as a child in this mother’s kitchen helping her cook and share her love of food with others.

Chef Ken realized what an important role the culinary arts would play in his life and at age 16 was introduced to grilling and fell in love. As a teenager, he worked for a local barbecue restaurant where he would watch and mimic the chefs by creating his own rendition of rubs and sauces by mixing ingredients from his own food pantry.

Unable to attend culinary school, Chef Ken did not let that discourage him from having a successful career in the food industry. In his tireless pursuit to perfect and share his cuisine with others; he worked for local hotels, restaurants and after serving in the U.S. Army, went on to pursue a career in the healthcare industry. The self-taught chef used every opportunity available to him to develop his craft and has become a valuable mentor, speaker, advisor and very positive influence in both his community and hometown.

It’s pretty safe to surmise that even Chef Ken may not have been able to envision the depth of his success growing up in a small town in Southeast Texas. Today, he performs live cooking demonstrations before hundreds of fans, speaks on topics such as entrepreneurship and mentoring and shares the importance of realizing one’s dreams.

Ken is sought out from many government and national organizations for various public cooking demonstrations and speaking engagements. Chef Ken has been featured on The Travel Channel, where he won the International “Fiery Foods Challenge” & is a celebrity chef of Steve Harvey’s Mentoring Program in Dallas, Texas.

He’s a celebrity chef of The Tom Joyner Cruise, where he won “Battle of the Chefs” while competing against seven other celebrity chefs in the Bahamas, St.Thomas Virgin Islands & Turks & Caicos. He’s also an Executive Chef for Ehow.com, & Season 5 Winner of Guy’s Grocery Games on Food Network, Double Award Winner of Okrapalooza Dallas, 1st Place Grand Champion of Bacon Bash Texas, & Brand Ambassador for Weber Grills, FINEX Cast Iron Cookware, & Chroma Cnife Company.

Chef Ken is a celebrity chef of VEVO, a multinational video hosting service & competed on Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen, & is a well-known Private Chef based in Dallas, Texas. Ken’s amazing journey allows him to perform live cooking demonstrations before hundreds of fans, to speak on topics such as entrepreneurship, mentoring, & best of all, to share his story with the hope of inspiring others to achieve their dreams. Chef Ken is the founder of Ken Patrick Spice Rubs, based in Dallas, Texas.

Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
I’ve hit a lot of bumps in the road while driving myself to success. However, I have no regrets & wouldn’t change it for anything. One of my struggles was not having a culinary mentor along the way. I had to push myself harder to learn all I could & apply it to my food. Therefore, I relied on the influence of cookbooks, television & the internet for ideas & knowledge. Today, I still consider myself as a hungry teenager trying to learn all I can to perfect my craft. The school of “hard knocks” is always open.

Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Ken Patrick Spice Rubs – what should we know?
I’m a private chef based in Dallas, Texas, however, I travel all over. I enjoy creating awesome food for my clients in their homes. Whether it’s an intimate dinner for 2 or a seated multiple course meal for 20 guests, I’m known for bringing the restaurant experience into your kitchen!

I’m also the founder of Ken Patrick Spice Rubs, based in Dallas. We are committed to bringing you the freshest, most flavorful spice rubs, & shipping them to anywhere in the world.

I understand the importance of a home-cooked, delicious meal that is quick and easy to prepare. I’m passionate about helping my customers prepare tasty, unique meals while utilizing my flavorful spice rubs. All of my spice rubs are developed by me & are sure to bring your favorite dishes to whole new level, & this is what I’m most proud of. The feedback & testimonies have been amazing!

All of my products are produced in Dallas, Texas. I spend countless hours sourcing the best possible herbs and spices throughout the U.S. and the world. Every new spice rub is tested and approved by Chef Ken in my test kitchen, and on my own grills & smokers. Only after I’m 100% satisfied will a product be packaged for sale. This is what sets my products apart from others.

And speaking of packaging, your spice rubs will arrive safely packaged, on your doorstep via first class or priority mail, in a re-sealable, airtight bottle to maximize full freshness and flavor.

Contact Info:

• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram: @chefkenpatrick
• Facebook: Ken Patrick
• Twitter: @Chefkenpatrick

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