Meet Chef Raquel Fox, Founder & President, Island Gurl Foods - startGBC March #WhyNotMe GBC Entrepreneur Spotlight
During March we celebrate both International Women's Day and Caribbean Heritage Month, so what better way to honour both than to feature Chef Raquel Fox, a proud Bahamian woman, whose Island Gurls foods are all about capturing the island taste of her childhood in the Bahamas!
About Chef Raquel Fox
Chef Raquel Fox graduated from George Brown College in 2016 with a culinary arts degree. Passionate about food Raquel founded Island Gurl Foods in 2018 and is deeply rooted in Caribbean food culture. Raquel brings you her grandmother's slow-cooked sauces with bold, rich, and authentic flavours made with quality ingredients.
She is also a recipe developer, TV spokesperson and social media collaborator, partnering with many of Canada's leading brands.
Academic Background
George Brown College Culinary Arts Degree, 2016
What made you want to become an entrepreneur?
My passion for fresh healthy foods and my desire to share with others the mouth-watering tastes of Caribbean food.
Why did you create your business?
As a culinary instructor, Raquel realized working families have little time to spend in the kitchen, henceforth the inception of a delicious and healthy line of finishing sauces. In 30 minutes or less, you'll be Dining in Paradise!
What successes have you enjoyed so far with building your company?
Being the winner of the 2022 Canadian Immigrant Awards and the 2023 Waterfront Award of Excellence recipient for Culinary Arts.
What is one piece of advice you would give to aspiring entrepreneurs?
“You can't get fine wine if the roots don't struggle, so make sure to work hard towards your goals, and never give up.”
Website and Socials
Website: https://www.islandgurlfoods.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/islandgurlfoods
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/islandgurlfoods
