Casey Copeland of The Avenue
How long have you been cooking?
I have been cooking since I was a child. It has always intrigued my curiosity. But professionally, I have been cooking since I was 17.
What is your favorite thing to cook and why?
I don’t have a favorite thing to cook, per se. I just really enjoy the art behind cooking just about anything out there.
What are you planning to cook at Diamond Chef?
I haven’t really thought about what I’m going to cook for the competition. That’s one of those things I will figure out as soon as I know the mystery ingredients.
How do you think being a Southerner influences your cuisine?
My Texas heritage hasn’t really played a part in my food, but just being raised in the South has definitely played a part in my flavor profile.
What made you want to become a chef?
The career of being a chef just kind of fell in my lap. It was one of those things that seemed like it would be fun, so I decided to go to culinary school. I loved it so much I never looked back.