We were lucky to catch up with Ms. Pat recently and have shared our conversation below.
Ms. Pat, thank you so much for taking the time to share your lessons learned with us and we’re sure your wisdom will help many. So, one question that comes up often and that we’re hoping you can shed some light on is keeping creativity alive over long stretches – how do you keep your creativity alive?
Keeping creativity alive is like tending to a flame. Feed it with curiosity, fuel it with passion and it will burn brightly in everything you do.
For me, creativity is a dynamic process that requires constant nurturing and continuous effort. It is a journey with highs & lows. Staying creative involves opening up my imagination, fostering inspirations and maintaining a mindset that encourages innovation.
As a Personal Chef, creativity is my main ingredient. It not only allows me to craft exceptional and memorable dishes, but also helps set me apart in this ever evolving culinary climate. With food images, personal chefs and cooking channels available on every media outlet, my creative juices must continuously flow to keep my clients coming back for more.
Whether its Caribbean, Asian, African, Southern or Haitian cuisine, the creativity I display in my dishes is unmatched. I can cook a dish from just about any region. I am a chameleon in the kitchen. My vast range shows my journey of not only where I’ve been but also where I’m headed. In my experimentations with new ingredients, I tell my story and showcase all I have to offer.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I cook that’s what I do!
My company, WHAT WE DO IN ATL, is a personal chef and boutique catering company established in 2019.
My mission is to delight my clients with exceptional culinary experiences that elevate everyday dining into extraordinary, memorable moments.
My organization is a referral only based and committed to crafting culinary excellence, tailoring to our clients taste buds and fully embraces the concept of farm to table.
We take pride in turning my clients kitchens info culinary sanctuaries where flavors, aromas, and creativity come together to enrich their lives.
When a client becomes a foodie family member, they join me on a journey of culinary discovery, where every bite tells a story and every meal is a masterpiece.
New Projects
A modern day Bed & Brunch is on the way! We are just getting started and looking forward to a 2024 opening. Think about it….a place where relaxation meets culinary delight. Nestled in the Metro Atlanta area (Cobb County) our intimate bed and brunch will combine the comfort of a cozy stay with the culinary craftsmanship of a gourmet brunch experience. Can’t wait to share it all with you.
Keep in touch with us!
Follow us on Instagram @whatwedoinatl and join or mailing list on www.whatwedoinatl.com
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
1. Setting Clear Goals – having clear and well-defined goals allowed me to know exactly what I wanted to achieve and I worked towards those goals with determination
2. Resilience – success often involves overcoming setbacks and challenges. Resilience allowed me to bounce back from any failures and keep things moving.
3. Passion – passion fuels motivation and perseverance. I believe that being passionate about my pursuits allowed me to achieve success.
Advice
- Remember that entrepreneurship is a journey filled with triumphs and challenges,
- Stay resilient, adaptable and committed to your vision.
- Plan for growth. As your business expands, be prepared to scale and expand.
- Always think “outside the box”
- Never give up. Entrepreneurship can be a long and demanding endeavor.
Tell us what your ideal client would be like?
1. Positive Attitude – always think positive.
2. Mutually Respectful – give me the same respect I give you.
3. Referral Potential – a recommendation/referral can go a long way.
4. Flexible – just take it easy sometimes, let me do my thing.
5. Personal Compatibility – while not essential, personal compatibility can enhance the client/personal chef relationship fostering mutual understanding and rapport
Contact Info:
- Website: www.whatwedoinatl.com
- Instagram: @whatwedoinatl
