Celebrity Chefs Sami Udell And Ayo Cherry SUPER COMBO!

Chef Ayo Cherry

I grew up working in my auntie's restaurant "South Side Diner," in Tallahassee, Florida. I still remember what it was like going there everyday, how she knew everyone's orders as soon as they walked in. She knew their names, their kids, hell she knew if they weren't supposed to eating the fried foods anymore. That's how I learned southern hospitality. 

Fast forward about 15 years and thanks to a referral from a chef and a great steak I became the private chef for Lil Wayne, officially landing my first celebrity client. From there I have cooked for people I could only imagine. Travis Barker, Da Baby, and a few others. In addition to my clients I create recipes and videos on Buzzfeed and I won Supermarket Stakeout on Food Network! 

WholeSam began as a way to show people that home cooked food can be so much more fun, personal, enjoyable, connected, healthy, and sensational than eating out. There are certain rules at restaurants and establishments like, "you can't put this with that.." or you have to dress a certain way. But at home there are no boundaries. No rules. We all know how it feels to eat at home and I want to bring these special moments back with a touch of elegance.

My love for food made me pursue a career in cooking. I found myself cooking for friends, parties, family dinners, and anything that anyone would let me cater. It lead me on an incredible path to becoming a private chef for Ludacris and many A list celebrities.

The best part about cooking is that the more time I spend in the kitchen, the happier I am. I am a certified health coach as well so my nutrition brain is always thinking about making food nourishing. I strongly believe that you can be healthy and be a foodie at the same time. I prepare all my food with heart. And a lot of soul. Seeing people feel amazing in their bodies is the most rewarding part! I want all my clients to look and feel their best!