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Meet Chef Nick Wallace

"I grew up on the farm. Off in the woods, walking through the blueberry bushes, shoes off. I ate dirt as a kid. When I tell you I was living off the soil, I was living off the soil. Because I know what it tastes like."

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Meet Chef Nick Wallace

Executive Chef Nick Wallace

About Nick Wallace

Nick is Gifted, talented, and inspired by nature. Nick Wallace's mission is to remain focused on the beauty of food. Nick was voted Best Chef for Jackson, MS, the last four years. He was named Best Chef of Mississippi 2020 and has remained on the list of Best Chef America.

National Recognition and Cooking Around The World

Nick has also been featured on many Publication Networks such as Southern Living Magazine, Food Networks "Comfort Nation" (Season 2), Food Network's "Chopped" and Alton's Challenge on Food Networks "Chopped," Food Network's "Cutthroat Kitchen," Food Network's Canada "Firemasters". "Unexplored America - Mississippi." It aires in France on the Channel "Voyage." Beautiful Destinations. Two Features with Visit USA (Beautiful Destinations).

Nick participated in 50 States – 50 Chefs (Flavored Nation) in Chattanooga, TN, and has also been blessed to present five James Beard Foundation "Mississippi Themed" dinners in New York. He is known for redefining the Southern experience.

More about Nick Wallace

Nick can express his understanding of food through the taste and appearance of every plate of food that he prepares. While giving his grandmothers, Queen Morris and Lennel Donald credit for his beginning love for culinary arts, everyone would agree that Wallace's talents lie within his heart and have been there before birth.

Nick combines his family farm origins with a sophisticated French technique to create his modern Mississippi cuisine that is exceptionally pleasing to the pallet.

Nick has served as Executive Chef for some of the country's largest and most prominent museums and hotels. Through these positions, both his leadership skills and drive for continuous innovation flourish.

Nick Wallace is currently Chef Partner at the Capital Club of Jackson, Founder/Chef of Nick Wallace Culinary, Nick Wallace Catering, and the important Non-Profit Creativity Kitchen, giving kids and families the utmost attention inside the public schools, teaching and preparing the best experience ever.

Giving Back

Nick works closely with local farmers. With the ability to produce healthier fresh foods, Wallace has moved his culinary talent and innovative ways into Jackson Public Schools through his non-profit organization, Creativity Kitchen. Through Creativity Kitchen, Nick works closely with the Jackson Public Schools' chefs to provide better tasting and healthier food for scholars. Just recently, Creativity Kitchen partnered with Whole Foods 5% Community Giving Program and put the money back into the community by donating a percentage of it to one of the local elementary schools. Nick's vision for culinary innovation, understanding of flavor and technique have formed an exquisite growing of innovative cuisine.

Nick continues to reach out to the community by partnering with organizations such as Dole, Novo Nordisk, American Cancer Society, Co-Chair of Share the Gulf, Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi. Nick will continue to use his gifts, abilities, and talents to touch lives through innovation, palate-pleasing cuisine, and humbleness.

Nick Wallace Culinary

Bring the farm to your table.

Nick Wallace Culinary

Bring the farm to your table.

What we do

Our team, at Nick Wallace Culinary (NWC), based out of Jackson, Mississippi, is all about place. The places where we cook, where our ingredients come from, and the places where diners eat. NWC is led by Executive Chef Nick Wallace, whose own Mississippi roots and classical French training combine beautifully resulting in his unique Modern Mississippian cuisine.

The heart and spirit of NWC is deeply rooted in Mississippi, and we advocate for the distribution of home-grown and farm-raised products. We are a resource for local farmers, regional chefs, restaurateurs, and for individual families who are as passionate about cooking food that is close to home as we are.

Learn more about how we can help you gain access to beautiful Mississippi food while discovering food stories from our Mississippi travels.

Bringing the farm to your table.

Find Inspiration

Chef Nick Wallace uses local ingredients and fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers to shape his signature dishes. Chef Nick believes in family, and draws his inspiration from where the heart is, home.

Know the Source

By connecting with local farmers, Chef Nick is able to cook with preservative free foods. By doing so, Chef Nick is able to assist Mississippi with becoming healthier, and showing those that are lucky enough to please their palate with his cuisine, that healthy can be delicious.

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From My Hands To Your Kitchen

Chef Nick Wallace Signature Dishes Created in Your Kitchen

From My Hands To Your Kitchen

Chef Nick Wallace Signature Dishes Created in Your Kitchen

From My Hands to your kitchen

allows me to use my passion to create opportunities to come closer to those that welcome my personal take on food. As a chef, my goal has always been to use organic food from the environment in my dishes that surrounds us and connects us while nourishing each individuals soul. I only choose to use local ingredients and fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers to shape my amazing Chef Nick Wallace Signature Dishes. As a firm believer in family, I draw inspiration from where the heart is, the home. With that being said, I have decided to launch a unique approach to connect Mississippi families and remind them of the Southern roots of togetherness through the joy of food. Your kitchen is the heart and soul of your home and that is where nourishment should begin. With From My Hands To Your Kitchen I bring a culinary experience directly to you, that you will never forget.

By welcoming me into your kitchen I promise you that I will bring Nick Wallace Signature Cuisine to your table, all you need to do is provide the space for me to create a full meal for you, your guest and/or your family.

Together you and I are elevating kitchen culinary to a new unforgettable level that the South has never seen before. We are Innovating what it means to create and present a meal. I invite you to connect with me today and reserve a few moments to have a Nick Wallace Signature Cuisine presented in the comfort of your home, cooked in your kitchen. Let Chef Nick Wallace motivate and innovate your cooking experience by presenting your family, friends, and guests with a unique way to dine.

I welcome the opportunity to share my passion with you.

With Culinary Love,

Chef Nick Wallace

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Creativity Kitchen

About creativity kitchen

It all started when...

Chef Nick Wallace realized that our children needed healthy meals at school. For some of them, what they eat at school is the only opportunity they would get to eat an actual meal.

Creativity Kitchen, a non-profit organization, was created out of the passion of others, and was created to:

Show our children how to be and remain healthy
How to grow their own foods
How to take food directly from the farm to their own kitchen

Working closely with Jackson Public School's, Chef Nick Wallace creates scholar friendly recipes with the health and nutrition need of each scholar in mind. He then meets with each school's kitchen staff and walks them through preparing each recipe to ensure that there are no questions in preparing the meal.

The mission of Creativity Kitchen is to touch more, and do more. For more information on how we can partner with your organization, contact us today for more information.

We have created a Go Fund Me Account for anyone who would like to donate to Creativity Kitchen. You can make your donation by clicking here.

We looking forward to hearing from you, and working with you to create a healthy but yet delicious meal with a bit of Mississippi.

Chef Nick Wallace

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Testimonials

Nick is the perfect blend of Mississippi down-home cooking and urban chic style. He delightfully shares his cooking tips & tricks, while he prepares a gourmet meal in the comfort of your home. His can-do attitude resulted in a long list of accomplishments. We'll be having Nick back and telling our friends.

Dr. Robert Brodell

Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending a small luncheon prepared by Chef Nick Wallace. It was an amazing culinary experience that no one in attendance will soon forget. Nick's food is as engaging as his personality. Every dish was thoughtfully prepared and rooted in Nick's Mississippi upbringing. If you want to host an amazing meal in your home without ever having to set foot in the kitchen, call Nick. He and Glen are true professionals who will charm your guests and have them coming back for seconds -- or thirds!

Adrienne Cox C.

Nick's food is his craft and his passion. Everything he made for us was made with great thought and love, and it's definitely the best food that's ever come out of our kitchen. All of our guests were blown away by dishes that they've never had before - innovative and SO delicious. I think everyone went back for seconds. Nick donated his services at a silent auction to benefit Mcwillie Elementary school, and we were the lucky winners. He is so generous, delightful to work with, and he is just an all-around wonderful human being. HIGHEST recommendation. We will definitely be looking for another opportunity to work with him.

Alicia S. H.

I have worked with Chef Nick throughout my time in Jackson, MS, working with different food, education, and health-related non-profit organizations. He is always a joy to work with and brings excellence to the table! This summer, Chef Nick catered a leadership training, hosted by the National Center for Appropriate Technology. We had a room full of about 36 food systems leaders from around the state (farmers, community advocates, food policy council members, etc.). Training participants raved that it was the "best conference food" they had ever had. We are especially grateful for how Chef Nick supports his local community and local farmers; we had some specific requests about how ingredients would be sourced for the meal, and he fulfilled the requests with enthusiasm and ease.

Liz B.

Nick and his team planned and executed a board of directors dinner for us. Everything was amazing. Nick and team were creative, responsive, and totally reliable. And of course, the food was amazing!! You really can't do better.

I can't wait to do it again!

Lee B.

We had supper club at my house. Nick and Glen came in a took over with style! I didn't have to worry about anything. Nick prepared the meal while Glen took care of all guests and table settings. The meal was fresh and fabulous. Shaved salad, brisket that melted in your mouth, salmon pasta to die for, fried rice that was delicious and fresh sautéed vegetables. Wow! What a great night. I would definitely recommend Nick for any dinner party!!

Leslie Gillikin LeDoux

Nick and his crew prepared an unbelievable menu for the Main Street Chamber of Leake County gala last week. He and his staff are so easy to work with and take care of everything!!! Highly recommend them for your event! Will definitely use them again!

Michelle R M.

Chef Nick catered my husband's 50th birthday celebration. I wasn't quite sure what direction I wanted to go in with the menu. Chef Nick was very helpful (and patient) as he helped me figured it out. Then he worked his magic!The meal was absolutely delicious! He and his staff were extremely professional & a joy to work with! I highly recommended Chef Nick Wallace for your next event! My only regret is that I forgot to get pictures of the food.

Tangela Fuller C.

I had the pleasure to work with Nick and his awesome team on a farm to table fundraiser dinner at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum. I cannot say enough good things about him! His staff is so friendly and attentive, the presentation was beautiful, and the food, oh my gosh, the food!! This evening was made absolutely perfect thanks to Chef Nick! Thank you for everything!

Emily S.

Chef Nick Wallace has done multiple events for Mississippi Food Network. Every time he has done an event for us, he raises the bar on what he did at the previous event. It a pleasure to work with both he and his team - they are beyond friendly and super easy to work with throughout the process of planning the event. His food is simply wonderful

Stacey Barnett C.

Hey, my name is Talya and I love food! Today I got the opportunity to try some great food prepared by Chef Nick. He and his staff (Glenn and Grace) were the caterers for an event that I hosted. The brunch consisted of eggs, sautéed vegetables, potatoes, fruit, turkey sausage, chicken and petit fours. When Nick and I met to discuss the menu he found out that I have a love for desserts. The petit fours were the star of the meal. The carrot cake and butter crunch were my favorites. The flavors married well in each of the items. Although my Ladybug enjoyed the fruit the most she noted that her chicken was delicious. Six year olds are hard to please. 🙄
The staff was beyond professional. He and I didn't discuss decor; however, it all blended in. Five stars all around. Yes, I will use him again!

Talya S.

Nick Wallace Culinary created a wonderful local foods based menu, cooked, and catered the 2018 Lane of Lanterns Dinner at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum last night. He was so easy to work with, excited about working together, brought amazing ideas and energy, and his staff were consummate professionals. Highly recommended for any event promoting wholesome Mississippi food. Thanks Nick!

Aaron D R.

I had the honor of meeting Mr. Wallace and his team today during leadership conference. I was pleased to hear him discuss his efforts to use local sources for his ingredients. He provided one of the best, locally sourced and healthy buffet options that I have experienced in a long time. I am looking forward to hearing more from Nick as he grows his Nick Wallace Culinary brand and his unique offerings!

Leo Spencer T.

Nick catered a reception in our home last weekend. He and his staff were the ultimate professionals. The food was out of this world. I cannot say enough great things about his effort, professionalism and the culinary wonders he created

Toby G.

It was indeed a privilege to have Executive Chef Nick Wallace prepare a fine meal at my home for a private event. Very professional and definitely a class act! I'd recommend him 10 times over for any event.

Jay Dee T.

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Contact Chef Nick Wallace

If you have an event coming up, and you are looking for an Executive Chef, Chef Nick Wallace would be honored to assist you. Chef Nick has had the opportunity to work in kitchens ranging from Anchorage, Alaska to New York City. In October 2017, Chef Nick Wallace won Food Network's Chopped: Alton's Challenge and was named Best Chef America. We look forward to working with you!

Executive Chef Nick Wallace

Contact Chef Nick Wallace

Executive Chef Nick Wallace

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Thank you for contacting Nick Wallace Culinary!

We look forward to hearing from you. Please complete the form to the right, and someone will get back in touch with you as quickly as possible.

If you are contacting us in reference to an event, please be sure to give as much details as you can, such as date, location, menu desired, etc.

Thank you again for thinking of us,

Executive Chef Nick Wallace