“All Local All the Time”
Kevin Mason, owner and Executive Chef of Mason’s Creative Catering, was born and raised in Houston. He lived in New Orleans for ten years, working with other talented chefs to marry the “big bold Texas style cooking to New Orleans flavor and spice.” Finding a commercial kitchen was a matter of necessity. Mason, together with other local chefs and bakers, needed a space for their culinary endeavors. Following a chance meeting with fellow chef Philippa “PJ” Jenkins, The Chef’s Kitchen was born. Mason, together with business partners, PJ, of Office Party Houston, and JBistro Style Chef Services owner, Jennifer Burnett, formed ChefsUnitedHTX LLC two years ago, at 17527 Huffmeister Road A, Cypress TX 77429.
“The concept for The Chef’s Bag came from our desire to build on the success of The Chef’s Kitchen. Not only did we want to give small local businesses a commercial kitchen in which to produce their goods, but we wanted to give them a place to showcase and sell these products,” explains Mason. While Farmer’s Markets are one resource for small businesses, weighing the application process, once weekly opportunities, shortness of staff and lack of means to cover multiple markets weekly, convinced ChefsUnitedHTX LLC to seek out another solution. “We wanted to offer the same experience as a Farmer’s Market, but five days a week, for an extended time frame. The Chef’s Bag is a market where only local products will be displayed and sold, a one stop shop for all your local favorites,” comments Chef Kevin.
The Chef’s Bag held its soft opening on Monday, January 18, 2021. An array of enticing sauces, spices, rubs, popcorn, cracklins, and bakery goods from more than a dozen local businesses currently fill the shelves, cooler and freezer space. Chef Jennifer expects their new business enterprise to take off. “We anticipate having close to two dozen vendors represented in The Chef’s Bag by our Grand Opening, scheduled for Saturday, February 6, from 10a.m. to 1p.m.”
The Chef’s Bag
Chef’s United HTX, LLC
7510 Cherry Park Dr. • Ste. G • Houston, TX 77095
832-427-6189 • chefsunitedhtx@gmail.com
Days/Hours of Operation: Tuesday – Saturday 10a.m. – 6p.m.
