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Chef Kenny Minor

Chef, Health Coach & Cookbook Author

Chef Kenny Minor
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New York, NY, USA
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Authors, Celebrity Chef, Fitness, Food & Beverage, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Obesity Awareness Month
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Chef Kenny Minor Biography

Kenny Minor is a chef, cookbook author, and educator who is passionate about ensuring at-risk communities have access to healthy, nutritious and culturally appropriate foods.

Chef Kenny brings an exuberant punch of personality to everything he does. Often, you can hear Chef Kenny singing as he goes about his day. In all he does, Chef Kenny believes in expanding the definition of “chef” beyond the traditional terms.

Growing up in the Washington D.C. area, everything Minor learned about good cooking and the spirit of hospitality came from his grandmother. Raised in the south with 9 children to feed, his grandmother firmly believed that food was an indication of hospitality and the way you showed love for family.

However, when Minor found himself 85 pounds overweight from overeating to deal with the emotions tied to growing up without a father, he knew something had to change. There came an ah-ha moment (thanks to Michael Keaton) that left him with the resolve not only to change his eating habits, but to change his life.

Minor enrolled in culinary school to diversify both his knowledge of and ways to prepare food. Through his education, Chef Kenny developed a new, healthier relationship with food. Gone were large meals of fried foods that were the norm for his family gatherings — and soon the weight came off.

As a private chef and owner of Chef Kenny Catering in New York City, Minor delights clients with his unique and nutritious cuisine. Minor reinvents the bold and soulful flavors reminiscent of his childhood. Built on traditional Southern recipes he learned from his grandmother, he accents these recipes with Southwestern and Asian influences.

In 2010, Chef Kenny realized that long-term discussions about the impact of food choices weren’t happening in communities of color. So, he launched the Eat for Life Project. Through this initiative, Chef Kenny works hands-on with community residents to create healthier lifestyles through a balanced diet and form healthy, sustainable habits. The Eat for Life Project has led to collaborations with Whole Foods Market, Emblem Health, YMCA, Phi Beta Sigma, CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, and other community organizations committed to fighting childhood obesity. Chef Kenny shares his personal experiences as he demonstrates how anyone can live a richer life thought healthy lifestyle practices.

In his latest cookbook, "From My Plate To Yours: Lunch Fix," Chef Kenny highlights healthy, easy-to-make meals that won’t break the bank. The cookbook features over 60 recipes focused on increasing energy, fighting food cravings, clearing out frustrations and improving overall wellness. Each delicious recipe is perfect for life on the go or a plated meal.

Chef Kenny has appeared on The Tamron Hall Show, Food Network’s Chopped, TV One’s Sister Circle, Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family and WJLA’s Good Morning Washington. His food styling has been featured in Hampton's Magazine Restaurants - The Power List and he was named a Top Chef of 2014 by Ebony magazine.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 01/02/2024.

Chef Kenny Minor Videos

  • Chef Kenny Minor Makes the Healthiest Fried Chicken Sandwich Ever!
    Chef Kenny Minor Makes the Healthiest Fried Chicken Sandwich Ever!
    Chef, cookbook author, and singer Kenny Minor joins our “Foodie Flashback” episode packed with nostalgic go-to dishes. He talks to Tamron about...
  • Fill Your Belly and Feed Your Soul | Shaun T | Chef Kenny Minor
    Fill Your Belly and Feed Your Soul | Shaun T | Chef Kenny Minor
    So many treats! Cheesesteaks! PB&J! Fried chicken! But make it HEALTHY. Chef Kenny Minor is a chef who has not only transformed himself and his...
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Chef Kenny Minor Books

  • From My Plate To Yours: Lunch Fix: Recipes For A Happier, Healthier Life!
    From My Plate To Yours: Lunch Fix: Recipes For A Happier, Healthier Life!

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Chef Kenny Minor is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Chef Kenny Minor for your event is available upon request. Chef Kenny Minor generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Art Smith, Joanne Chang, Susur Lee, Devin Alexander and Rachael Ray. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Chef Kenny Minor for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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