Chef Deb Cantrell was recently named “United States Personal Chef of the Year” by the United States Personal Chef Association. Chef Deb is an Executive Chef, Senior Certified Personal Chef, Dietary Consultant, boutique caterer, author, sought after public speaker, and mentor to culinary professionals who has worked with celebrities such as Glenn Beck, Vernon Wells, and Geeta Sidhu-Robb. She specializes in helping those with food allergies, food sensitivities and/or specific dietary requirements due to disease or other medical diagnosis. She created a customized meal delivery business and facilitates food sensitivity testing through global online education as part of her Culinary Medicine offerings. She trained at the Culinary Business Academy and Fort Worth Culinary Institute where she sits on the advisory board. Chef Deb is also the proprietor of her mentoring and coaching program designed specifically for chefs focused on business growth called the Culinary Success Institute. A dynamic and informative presenter, appearing on CBS, and various other shows, Chef Deb’s speaking engagements include these topics: “Your Bottom Line - How Your Food Choices Affect Your “Assets”, “How to Make Money in Your Sleep as a Chef” and “Culinary Success Blueprint: 10 Proven Strategies for a 7 Figure Culinary Business.” Her articles on specialized diet topics have been featured in several publications, including Indulge Magazine, Applaud for Women Magazine, Metro Woman, and the Fort Worth Business Press. Her articles about culinary business growth are often featured in Personal Chef Magazine. She is the co-author of a book called “Behind her Brand.” She is actively involved in various charity events, and is the co-founder of Cuisine for Healing, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing healthy food education and making nutritious, delicious food readily available to those combating disease. Chef Deb takes “Food with Purpose” to a whole new level.

"Chef of the Year" and "Marketer of the Year" by the USPCA.