THE COMPANY
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Spicy Charlie's was established in 1996 in Los Angeles, California and Miami, Florida catering small parties, communions and movie craft services . The household name was originally thought of and created by the Chef's youngest daughter. Although, the name has the word Spicy in it, the meaning of Spicy is "Flavorful" so don't let the name fool you, our Spicy is scintillating and effervescent and can be MILD, Savory or HOT but always fresh and flavorful. The Chef brings together the international spices from his home country, combined with his training and love for haute cuisine fused with international flavors to create superb dining experiences.
Spicy Charlie's INC, was incorporated in late 2004. Establishing connections in Los Angeles and Miami with its vendors, the company has become one of the top catering companies to cater for Entertainers and Celebrities in Music, Movie and Media with Oscar and Wrap Parties, Diplomatic and Non-Profit Events, along with Weddings and Intimate Dinner Parties. |
The Executive Chef
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Executive Chef Charles Eugene owns and operates Spicy Charlie’s Catering in Studio City. He cultivated his love of cooking when he was growing up in the West Indies; he often watched his mother prepare meals seasoned lovingly with fragrant herbs and spices. As a young adult he began preparing the spicy and hearty dishes of his childhood for friends and family - but he regarded it as pleasant pastime instead of a business.
While waiting to audition as an extra for the movie Amistad, he prepared a few dishes for some of the crew. One of the producers, after tasting his meal, suggested he cater for the Los Angeles wrap party. This first opportunity to cater gave him the desire to learn more. |
He attended Johnson and Wales University where he learned from, and worked with, world renowned chef instructors. While attending this culinary institution he catered Holy Communions and private dinners; to increase the level of excellence he hired one of his chef instructors to work with him on that and subsequent catering opportunities. After he graduated and interned at the Beverly Regent Hotel, he managed an Offerdahl’s Café, owned by John Offerdahl of the Miami Dolphins. Charles subsequently worked for the Jonathan Club in Los Angeles, while expanding his catering business.
Charles has catered for actors, writers, sports figures, and industry production companies, serving them customized and sophisticated menus that are haute cuisine fused with a Caribbean sensibility. Charles takes the time to know his clients so that he can learn their preferences and needs in order to create delicious meals and menus tailored to their specifications.
Executive Chef Charles Eugene, is not only a chef, he has received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in French, earned a Master’s in Public Administration from California State University Northridge, and can now be considered a scholar since earning a MAT-TESOL degree from USC, the University of Southern California. He never quits - the culinary arts, education, and public administration are everything he holds dear - culinary expertise, languages, communication, and social interactions.
Charles has catered for actors, writers, sports figures, and industry production companies, serving them customized and sophisticated menus that are haute cuisine fused with a Caribbean sensibility. Charles takes the time to know his clients so that he can learn their preferences and needs in order to create delicious meals and menus tailored to their specifications.
Executive Chef Charles Eugene, is not only a chef, he has received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in French, earned a Master’s in Public Administration from California State University Northridge, and can now be considered a scholar since earning a MAT-TESOL degree from USC, the University of Southern California. He never quits - the culinary arts, education, and public administration are everything he holds dear - culinary expertise, languages, communication, and social interactions.
