Mario Chape brings the smoke and spice to New Jersey and beyond with full flavored and charismatic approach. He’s a tested and true entrepreneur, easily attributable to being the son of hardworking Puerto Rican and Cuban parents. Mom set the bar high for him to graduate with a B.A from the prestigious Providence campus of Johnson & Wales University.

In 2010, he was inspired to bring his experience to the world expressing Latino roots in the age-old traditions of barbecue and barbacoa.  Working closely with charcoal roasting box manufacturers over the years allows Mario to deliver consistent quality asadora for private events, catering and brand building opportunities. His partnership with industry leaders like Frontier Charcoal continue to make roads for the communities Mario represents.

Bringing his story to others means full community immersion and giving back through programs like "Feed the Family" community fridge, a place to drop off or pick up food; a culinary community center to give folks opportunity to further themselves in culinary business education; and Culinary Economic Empowerment, a business development plan for a path to entrepreneurship rooted in mentoring.