Today we’d like to introduce you to Chef Jack Atwell.
Chef Jack, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
A little over 12 years ago, I was a manager for First National Bank mortgage division, but had a background in restaurants and catering with a small breakfast/lunch restaurant in Phoenix AZ. As we all know the mortgage business crashed and I was faced with the bank closing and losing my job. I struggled along for the following year and did whatever I could to make ends meet. I was cleaning houses and working for a catering company as a waiter.
Watching the catering company and thinking of the things I had done in the past made me know I could offer the public a better way of presentation and quality. All fresh and handmade, nothing frozen or pre-packaged as some companies do. I set out with small events and dinner parties and my following grew, Moments in time Catering was born. From there I saved enough to open the 2nd of 3 restaurants. Moments In Time Catering and Gourmet and Moments In Time Bistro which I sold a little over a year ago now.
So there I was, sold the restaurant and couldn’t really find the next location when it came to me to embark on an Idea I had had for a long time, a food truck. I did some research and found what people local people seem to like and Tacosaurus was born. To date, we are successfully operating the Tacosaurus ( A Mexican – seafood fusion) I launch Tacosaurus in the begin of 2017 and we have been no stop busy since then.
Now we use the food truck for all our catering events as a mobile kitchen which gives me lots more flexibility and is all over South Florida with Tacosaurus.
Has it been a smooth road?
Nothing is ever easy in business. I have faced so many challenges over the years, too many to really count. I would say the most important thing to remember is always believe in yourself and never give up. The person that never tries will never be the person that wins.
So let’s switch gears a bit and go into the moments in time catering and Tacosaurus food truck story. Tell us more about the business.
We offer two areas with the business but they both work hand and hand. We are dedicated to the excellence in food quality, preparation, and presentation. Renowned for imaginative d’ecor, we cater functions both large and small.
Moments in time was recognized by channel 10 news as being voted in the top 4 caterers in South Florida and I was also featured on the TV show bites with belky.
I’m very proud of these accomplishments and look forward to much more as we try to design new menu ideas. Tacosaurus has been gaining a following with our unique and fresh take on Mexican food, serving only the highest quality meats, fish and produce.
Contact Info:
- Address: 1432 NE 2nd Ave Fort Lauderdale FL 33304
- Website: www.momentsintimecatering.com and www.tacosaurusfoodtruck.com
- Phone: 954-263-0768
- Email: momentsintimecatering@gmail.com
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