WELCOME
Meet Chef Ronnell Simmons
Chef Ronnell Simmons is a culinary professional and author on a mission to bring families back to the dining table. Through intentional cooking and faith-driven storytelling, she creates flavorful experiences that foster deep connection, leadership, and the restoration of legacy, one meal at a time.
About The Chef
The Heart Behind The Table
Chef Ronnell Simmons is a chef, author, culinary instructor, and consultant dedicated to using food as a way to inspire connection, purpose, and community. As the founder of the Back To The Table Initiative, he works to encourage families and communities to reconnect through cooking, shared meals, and meaningful conversation.
Chef Simmons is a graduate of The Art Institute of New York, where he earned a degree in Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management. His culinary journey began in his mother’s kitchen, where he learned that food was more than nourishment—it was a way to bring people together, show love, and build lasting memories.
Today, Chef Simmons continues that mission through cooking workshops, private dining experiences, culinary consulting, and ServSafe training and certification for aspiring food professionals. He is also the author of My Chef Journey Through the Kitchens: From Mama’s Kitchen to My Calling, where he shares the story of the kitchens, people, and experiences that shaped his life.
Through his work, teaching, and storytelling, Chef Simmons remains committed to one powerful message: bringing the focus back to the table.
About the Book: My Chef Journey Through the Kitchens
My Chef Journey Through the Kitchens is more than just a collection of recipes; it is a heartfelt memoir of faith, family, and the power of food to heal and connect. From my early days in the kitchen to professional culinary training at The Art Institute of New York, this book details the moments that defined my purpose. I share the flavors of heritage—including my signature gumbo and biscuits—alongside the spiritual lessons learned in the heat of service. It is a guide for anyone looking to reclaim their own table and build a legacy through the intentional act of gathering.
Philosophy & Mission
Faith
At the heart of every recipe is a deep foundation of faith. For Chef Ronnell, the kitchen is a sanctuary where gratitude is the secret ingredient, and every meal is a prayer served on a plate, intended to nourish both the body and the spirit.
Family
Legacy is built one meal at a time. Bringing her own family traditions to the forefront, Chef Ronnell believes that the strongest bonds are forged between the breaking of bread and the sharing of stories, creating memories that last for generations.
Food & Connection
Food is more than nourishment; it is the ultimate bridge between cultures and hearts. Her mission is to reclaim the shared table, transforming simple ingredients into meaningful moments of human connection that bring communities together.
Book a Demo, Event, or Workshop
Chef Ronnell Simmons invites you to reclaim the legacy of the shared table. We invite visitors to connect for a demo, speaking event, or workshop to bring faith, food, and family back to the heart of the home.