My name is Dashawn Toppin. I was born and raised on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and currently reside in Glen Burnie, Maryland — just 15 minutes from Baltimore and about 45 minutes from Washington, D.C.
I discovered my passion for cooking shortly after finishing high school and decided to pursue it professionally. I graduated from Lincoln Culinary Institute in 2010 and immediately began building my career in the culinary world. In 2014, I took a leap of faith and launched my own business as a private chef and caterer. By 2016, I advanced to Executive Sous Chef, and in 2023, I proudly earned the title of Executive Chef.
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