The Soul Food Holiday Tour – An Exclusive Celebrity Four Chef UK Experience
Presented by Esther Austin Global PR, this festive culinary celebration runs from 8th to 15th December 2025 and brings four celebrated chefs Jerome Brown, Sondrá Rhodes, George Outlaw, and Ricky Simpson Jr. to the UK from the USA for an unforgettable gourmet experience.
Blending Southern, Creole, and international flavors, the tour features live cooking demonstrations, media appearances, a restaurant takeover, and an exclusive masterclass. Fresh from the iconic SoulTrain Tour 2025, these chefs bring their star-studded culinary artistry and global flair to the UK holiday stage.
4 Chefs. 7 Days. One Unforgettable Culinary Journey
Chef George Outlaw• Bold and creative approach blending Southern tradition with modern flair.• Road Manager for the UK tour.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@chefgeorgeoutlaw
Sondrá Rhodes• Founder of Louisiana’s Finest Catering, expert in Creole & Southern country cuisine.• Global culinary experience from Dubai to Honduras; veteran of major US food festivals.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@louisianas_finest_catering
Chef Jerome Brown• International celebrity chef specializing in upscale Southern cuisine.• Catered for Colin Powell, Shaquille O’Neal, Priscilla Presley, and the King of Sweden.• Two-time cookbook author; Eat Like a Celebrity won Cookbook of the Year.• Founder of Chef to the Stars; featured at Epcot Food & Wine Festival & Taste of Chicago.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@chef_jerome_brownChef
Chef Ricky Simpson Jr.• Known as The Kitchen Renegade.• Managed 10 celebrity chefs on the Tom Joyner Foundation Cruise; Sous Chef to Chef Jerome Brown at Disney/Epcot Food & Wine Festival. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekitchenrenegade/
THIS TOUR CELEBRATES SOUL FOOD, CULTURAL ARTISTRY
AND FESTIVE COMMUNITY
Tour Highlights
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Media Appearances
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Live cooking demonstrations
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Restaurant takeover
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Exclusive masterclass
Event 1: Le Cordon Bleu London, Bloomsbury, London – 9th December 2025, 6.30pm - 9pm
One of the most distinguished culinary institutes in the world, Le Cordon Bleu will be hosting the four Celebrity Chefs.
Masterclass and demonstration in Southern and Creole cuisine.
Event will be live streamed from their website, Via Design My Night, and their social media platforms and is open to members of the public.
https://www.cordonbleu.edu/london/fairs-events/en
Live Stream Link:
Event 2: Private Event: Private Tour of London Tea Exchange with CEO of London Tea Exchange, Sir Sheikh Aliur Rahman, KGOR OBE, and CEO for Global Fair Pay Charter and Sir Asif Bajwa, KCR, KCRC Ambassador for Global Fair Pay Charter (UINTAR). Followed by British Afternoon Tea.
Date: 11th December 2025
Event 3: Celebrity Chef Meet & Greet: Chill, Dine, and Unwind: A Festive Celebration & Exclusive Experience
Date: Friday 12th December
Time: 7pm
Venue: Escape Bar and Caribbean Tapas Restaurant, 72 Westow Hill, Crystal Palace, SE19
Join us at Escape Bar and Caribbean Tapas Restaurant. Enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring exclusive downtime with top celebrity chefs at Escapes Bar. Everyone is welcome!
✨ What to Expect:
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Meet & greet with celebrity chefs
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Delicious Caribbean-inspired tapas and full menu offerings can be purchased
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A signature Bourbon cocktail crafted specially by the chefs
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Soul music vibes all night
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Event merchandise available for purchase
To order your very own bottle of Exclusive Bourbon you can place your order at: www.blackeden1912.com
🎥 Media Coverage By:
Antony Williams from Yanga TV and renowned presenter Mercy Gee will be on-site conducting an exclusive interview with the chefs.
Come for the food, stay for the flavour, and enjoy a festive night to remember!
To order and make your purchse of Black Eden Visit: www.blackeden1912.com
Event 4: Tour of London: Borough Market, Brixton and other London Tourist Attractions.
Media: Antony B Williams from YANGA TV and Presenter Mercy Gee.
Event 5: A Taste of America, A Dash of Chef Nand: An International Culinary Collaboration
Join us for a Community Christmas Celebration and Fund-Raising Event for Mission Possible = Life Charity!
Date: Sunday 15th December
Time: 12pm - 4pm
Venue: The White Hart Pub
Money Row Green, Holyport, Maidenhead. Berkshire. SL6 2ND
https://thewhitehartholyport.co.uk
Celebrate the season with Award-Winning Chef Nand and his Celebrity Chef guests from the USA as they present an unforgettable evening of culinary delight. Enjoy a delicious fusion of Soul Food classics and Indian-British cuisine, crafted especially for this festive occasion.
Bring your family and friends and share in the joy of community spirit. The event will feature:
🎶 Live Music
🎁 Raffles & Prizes
🍽️ Exclusive Chef-Curated Tastings
🎄 Festive Activities for All Ages
Come together, celebrate, and help support our community this Christmas!
For further information about any of the above events contact: Esther Austin Global PR | esther@estheraustinglobal.biz | +44 7534 508919
Taste the Magic. Feel the Soul. Book Your Experience NOW!
Media & Interviews: Chefs are available for interviews and features throughout the UK tour.
Press Contact – UK:
Esther Austin Global PR | esther@estheraustinglobal.biz | +44 7534 508919
Press Contact – USA:
Dr Miriam Graham | miriam.graham.pr@gmail.com
We would like to say thank you to one of our sponsors:
Reginald West - from Mary Kay Cosmetics
