James Peterson - Executive Director/Executive Chef

Having over thirty years of culinary experience, James Peterson, Founder Chef of J&P Caterers has worked as diligently in the community as in the kitchen. An Executive Board Member of One Hundred Black Men, Incorporated, Board Member of The New York City Department of Youth and Community Development, and a member of I.F.A.M.M. Timothy Scott #331, has received numerous accolades from outstanding work in the Metropolitan New York Area, including the Emerging Business Award from The City of New York, and recognitions for his Hurricane Katrina relief program, “Project Revitalization/Project Return.” His experience in mobilizing materials, donations, and manpower to areas most in need in the New Orleans area, Mr. Peterson is most experienced in development effective strategies, and initiating plans that can not only enrich but save lives. He has also worked extensively in the hospitality circuit of New York City, having performed in the finest five-star hotels in the world. James is the active and dedicated force on the front lines for EAT, being a seasoned mentor and teacher to the young men and women who we serve.