Today we’d like to introduce you to Myron Roberson.
Hi Myron, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
My name is Myron Roberson. I’m an Ocala, FL, native in Jacksonville, FL. I am a husband, a father to three, and the co-owner of Taste of the Robersons. However, I go by Chef Robee. I am a third-generation caterer. With learning from my grandmother, that catered for organizations for over thirty years, my passion for food started at a very young age. I began cooking alongside her at the age of three. I would sit on the kitchen floor watching my grandmother make cakes and various dishes. Those moments birthed deep southern roots that have allowed me to experience the rich flavor foods I make and serve today.
I started having weekly to monthly pop-ups and would make different meals each time to deciding in 2019 to leave corporate America and pursue catering full-time. I now travel locally & nationally to cater to my clients. I also host the “Just A Taste” tour. I go to different cities and provide a 5-course dining experience, and starting in September 2022, I will begin to travel internationally. From intimate size celebrations to weddings. From southern comfort to fine dining. I do it all.
Can you talk to us about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It has not always been a smooth road. Shortly after going into business full-time, it hit the world with a pandemic. I started to have clients cancel their bookings as everyone tried to navigate through what was going on. We could make it work with a few changes to our business and focus. I began catering for a lot of small parties and private dinners. I learned in those moments that no matter what happens in business, you always have to make changes and adapt. It’s okay to try something different than what you had in mind. You might even be surprised that it works better than you imagined.
We’ve been impressed with Taste of the Robersons, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Flavor. Flavor. Flavor. My food is delicious! I have several seasonal and theme-based menus for clients to choose from to make any occasion tasteful. My specialty dishes are Jerk Salmon Pasta, Seafood Rice, and Honey Garlic Lamb Chops. For the vegans & vegetarians, I have our Stuffed Butternut Squash. Even the carnivores love it; clients can book parties of 2 or more for a couple of hours up to a whole week, even with multiple meals within a day. Whatever you need, let me know. I make most accommodations.
Are there any books, apps, podcasts, or blogs that help you do your best?
There is always room for life improvement. Even at your best, you can do better. What helps me the most in life is God and my beautiful wife, Alyssa. I pray about everything. And discuss everything with my wife. I enjoy learning new things and gleaming from other perspectives and experiences. I often listen to The Secret To Success Podcast with Eric Thomas and The Pivot Podcast. YouTube is one of my favorite apps. It’s like having everything at your fingertips. With always having to travel, it is a must that I know what people eat all over the world. The Best Ever Food Review Show is one of my favorite YT channels to watch to see global cuisine and how to prepare it. When I have a chance to wind down, a good action movie never fails. Plus, it allows me to spend time with my family. Making memories is important to me. I am my best because of them.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: instagram.com/TasteOfTheRobersons
- Facebook: facebook.com/TasteOfTheRobersons
- Twitter: Twitter.com/chef_robee
Image Credits
Taste of the Robersons Sweet Tee Photography Eddie Lee Jackson Jr. J. Ben Hartley
