CHEF PATRICK OBINABO
Chef Patrick Obinabo is the Owner and the Creative Manager of KALAHARI INC. an African Food Manufacturing. Patrick holds an MBA degree in Statistics from University of North Texas. He worked for several years as a Risk Manager for JC Penney Inc. in the Consumer Banking Services for their VISA/MASTERCARD program before deciding on a career in Food Creation. Chef Patrick has prepared many of his authentic recipes on several television programs: Good Morning Texas, Good Day Dallas, Insights, Metro to mention but a few. He has self-published cookbook featuring an array of recipes for preparing black-eyed peas. Chef taught classes at Whole foods Market and Central Market. A POET AND A MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER extraordinaire on LIFE! He is Chef Select for SUPER BOWL 45 2011Arlington TX. Chef Patrick is a master blender. He consults and custom blends African inspired flavorful seasonings. He has formulated, blended and packaged SEASONINGS, SPICES, DRY RUBS, seasoned MIXES, CHICKEN AND FISH fry mixes, sauces, BASES, marinades, appetizers, soups, frozen entrees, snacks, flavored oils as well as CONSULTING : (Financials, Business plans, Return on Equity, Equipment and Kitchen Layout), training, overall menu planning and catering. Chef Patrick Obinabo creates recipes/products for new and existing menu applications. Plan, develop, manage and efficiently execute process, material and flavor innovations for original and or an improvement to existing products/menu items. He follows through with the refinement of process/preparation, flavor, trend, and consistency in ingredient and nutritional standards. Traditionally, many of his dishes are served at family and special social events across Africa and beyond. Chef Patrick proudly shares some of these wonderful dishes with you. From the vegetarian to the meat-lover, his tantalizing creations are sure to please a wide array of discerning palates. Chef Patrick has generated quite a media storm locally and has exited many with his aromatic products. His company Kalahari Inc. blends and packages seasonings for retail, foodservice and industrial food production. Marriott Hotels, Hilton Hotels, Market Street Grocery Stores, Service Systems Associates, Pro-Health, LLC, Whole foods Market, Restaurant Depot, Walt Disney World, Zoos/Amusement Parks are some of our satisfied customers. Kalahari served more than 10,000 visitors during the 1995 and 1996 State Fair of Texas – the largest state fair in North America.
