Nick Wallace Biography – Nick Wallace Wiki
Nick Wallace is the founder and Chef of Nick Wallace Culinary, Nick Wallace Catering, Nissan Café by Nick Wallace, and soon to be “CHURN Creameries”.He also supports the Non-Profit Creativity Kitchen, giving kids and families the utmost attention inside the public schools, teaching and preparing the best experience ever. Born and brought up in Mississippi, he started his culinary training at an early age in his grandmothers’ kitchens, where he absorbed the knowledge and guidance that inspired his love for food.
Nick has served as Executive Chef for some of the country’s largest and most prominent museums and hotels. He has also been featured on notable food television programs. He works closely with local farmers and combines his family’s farm origins with a sophisticated French method to create a unique and modern Mississippi cuisine that is as comforting as it is exciting. His non-profit organization, Creativity Kitchen, works with Jackson Public Schools to provide more flavorful and nutritious meals for students as well as educate them about healthy eating and the skills and value of farm-to-table practices. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors for Hunger Free America, Nick has also established partnerships with major food and beverage companies as well as organizations including Share the Gulf, Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi, and the American Cancer Society. Recently, Nick’s love for his state and vision for culinary innovation earned him Best Chef of Mississippi honors, which he uses to motivate himself to further grow his understanding of flavor and technique and to better serve his family and community.
According to his website, the chef was voted Best Chef for Jackson, Mississippi, since 2018. He was named Best Chef of Mississippi 2020 and has remained on the list of Best Chef America. Nick has also been featured on many Publication Networks such as Southern Living Magazine, Food Networks “Comfort Nation” (Season 2), Food Network’s “Chopped” and Alton’s Challenge on Food Networks “Chopped,” Food Network’s “Cutthroat Kitchen,” Food Network’s Canada “Firemasters”. “Unexplored America – Mississippi.” It aires in France on the Channel “Voyage.” Beautiful Destinations. Two Features with Visit USA (Beautiful Destinations). Nick was a participant in 50 States – 50 Chefs (Flavored Nation) in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and has also been blessed to present five James Beard Foundation “Mississippi Themed” dinners in New York. He is known for redefining the Southern experience.
He attended Hinds Community College undertaking an Associate degree in Food and Beverage Management based on his LinkedIn profile. He is a contestant in Baro television’s cooking reality show Top Chef season 19. The show was filmed in Houston, Texas. 15 contestants are competing against each other to earn the title of “Top Chef” as well as a grand prize of US$250, 000. The show premiered on March 3, 2022.
Nick Wallace Age
His hometown is Edwards, Mississippi. As of 2022, he is a resident of Jackson, Mississippi, United States.
Nick Wallace Family
He is the son of the late Jessie James Donald and his mother Sue. His grandmothers from both parents were Queen Morris and Lennel Donald whom he gives credit for beginning his love for culinary arts.
Nick Wallace Instagram
His Instagram handle is @nickwallaceculinary.
