About Us

Born and raised in Baltimore MD, the youngest of five siblings, found his passion for the kitchen at the age of 15 after dropping out of high school and becoming a dishwasher. That was the first time he had ever seen men cooking in the kitchen. The organized chaos, the intensity, the rush of adrenaline, and most of all, the love for food that he always had, he was sold. Ultimately, the kitchen motivated him to get his high school diploma, attend two colleges, and graduate at the top of his class from Culinary school. Having always been into art, drawing and painting as a kid, it was not until he was twenty when he realized his artistic expressions transferred into the culinary world. Chef Timothy has been the executive chef of the Westin, Chef de Cuisine of the Center Club, consultant on restaurants from NYC to Philadelphia, executive chef of PJ Clarkes for 7 years, and now the chef and owner of SoulFU Chef catering company. He's been featured on FOOD NETWORK's CHOPPED, Beat Bobby Flay, and Chefs of NYC. The last 20 years Chef Timothy has been making his mark on the culinary industry. With a devotion to giving the best quality, professionalism, and experience. This journey of excellence ultimately has led chef Timothy to creating his own style of cuisine, SoulFU cuisine. The Re-branding of what American cuisine is today, putting soul food of each region in America in a modern light for all to enjoy. Soul food does not always have to be peasent food, fried foods, or unhealthy. Renaming Soul food to SoulFU, the fu is for fusion, is complimenting the influences that has made this country what it is today. Having made Long Island his home, chef has started cooking classes virtual and in person, catering, been a personal and private chef, and soon will re launch “food for thought” a non profit dedicated to the younger generation to inspire, teach, and give a trade of skills.  Welcome to a SoulFU experience!