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The Intro

With years of experience in the culinary industry, Chef Mike conceptualized Cravin' Flavas with a mission to serve communities with something delicious to eat. Chef Mike uses his mastery skill and in-depth knowledge about food and flavor profiles to creatively transform traditional food dishes into savory goodness using fresh, quality ingredients.

Meet the Chef

It all started when Chef Mike discovered his passion for cooking at a tender young age, watching his grandmother in the kitchen. From then, he spent years mastering his craft, frequently experimenting with a variety of traditional dishes and cuisines. Chef Mike curated recipes and distinct flavas that became signature, which inspired the name, Cravin' Flavas.

After experiencing a minor setback in the latter part of his life, Chef Mike vehemently turned his life around, becoming a model for generations after him to keep striving for their dreams, even after life's challenges. Ever since, it's been up for Chef Mike.

To date, Chef Mike has created hundreds of flava experiences through meal prep, event catering, and private dining services.

Chef Mike is a proud alumnus of DC Central Kitchen and the DREAM program by Dreaming Out Loud, Inc. He is also a Professional Food Manager and certified Alcohol Handler.

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Co-Owner & Director of Operations

My journey with Cravin’ Flavas began as a supporter of my husband’s vision—and quickly grew into something much bigger. As a wife, a mother, and a full-time professional, I’ve learned how to juggle a lot with grace, grit, and intention.

With a background that spans consulting, technology, service delivery, and customer experience, I saw firsthand the structure and strategy the business needed to level up. So, I stepped in—not just as a partner, but as a driving force for growth.

My role centers around operations, logistics, and administration—ensuring every interaction and event runs smoothly from initial contact to final plate. I’m behind the scenes keeping things organized, efficient, and aligned with our commitment to service excellence.

But more than that, I make sure our values—family, communication, integrity, accountability, service excellence and community—are at the heart of everything we do. At Cravin’ Flavas, we’re not just serving food. We’re creating moments, building relationships, and representing something bigger than ourselves.

Every detail matters to me, and my goal is to build the trust for every customer to feel confident that their in good hands.