Darrell Smith

Darrell "DAS" Smith is a celebrity chef and culinary entrepreneur with a diverse background in the food industry.123 Born and raised in Ypsilanti, Michigan, he learned his initial cooking skills from his mother.1 Smith received formal culinary training at Atlanta Technical College, focusing on American cuisine.14

Throughout his career, Chef DAS has:

• Taught culinary arts to youth in Detroit, Michigan1
• Created and instituted a culinary arts program at Beverly Hills High School1
• Prepared cuisine for First Lady Michelle Obama's luncheon in 20141
• Appeared on Food Network shows "Next Food Network Star" and "The Great Food Truck Race"13
• Served as a recurring expert on Oprah Winfrey Network's "Home Made Simple"1
• Published a cookbook titled "Now Look Who's Cooking"1
• Worked as a personal chef for some of Hollywood's biggest names1

Currently, Smith is the Culinary Director of Clifton's Republic and The Edison at The Neverlands. He is also the founder of The Caring Culinary Group LLC, a culinary consulting agency, and has launched the Spice Sack product line, a custom spice blend company.13