Chef Bios
Matt Groark (Groark Boys' BBQ)
Bio:
Mat Groark— aka The Meat Teacher — is a physical education and health teacher who launched his own barbeque business, Groark Boys BBQ in 2018. He boasts 3.4 million followers on TikTok; 654,000 on YouTube; and 137,000 on Instagram. The teacher-turned-top-tier-cook is quickly making a name for himself!
Social Media Handles:
@groarkboysbbq all socials
Next Level Lancaster Menu Item:
Smoked Pickled Ribs
Charity Representing:
Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge www.cedarrun.org
Chef Stretch
Bio:
Chef Stretch owns and operates Chef Stretch Kitchen, LLC and has served as personal Chef to numerous all-star athletes in the NFL and NCAA. Cooking since the early age of five, he strives to do his part to illuminate and share the narrative about what it takes and means to be a young African American entrepreneur while inspiring younger generations.
Social Media Handles:
IG - @chefstretch
Tik tok - @chefstretch1
Next Level Lancaster Menu Item:
Shrimp and Steak Tacos
Charity Representing:
Prince George's County Family Justice Center Foundation
Cassie Yeung
Bio:
Cassie Yeung is a full-time food content creator and former professional dancer from South Brunswick, NJ. Now living in Philly, she shares her passion for Asian Cuisine with her 2M followers on TikTok. She recently has been nominated for TikTok's first ever 2023 API Visionary Voices List and has been featured on Good Morning America.
Social Media Handles:
@cassyeungmoney all socials
Next Level Lancaster Menu Item:
Pad Thai
Charity Representing:
No Kid Hungry
Mark McMillian
Bio:
Mark was drafted by the Eagles and went on to play eight seasons in the NFL leading in interception return yards. Mark has become a world class sports broadcaster and can currently be seen as one of the Raiders Pregame Live NFL Analysts for 8 News Now. Mark has also become a world class cook, launching his "Grill'N McMillian" brand to bring togetherness and unity through a unique cooking experience.
Social Media Handles:
IG: @mcmillian29
Tiktok: @markmc2929
Next Level Lancaster Menu Item:
BBQ Shrimp
Charity Representing:
The Li Program
Vincent "Vinny" Alia
Bio:
Vinny is a firefighter, dad, and Navy veteran. He learned to cook on his own and, named "Firehouse Cook", he enjoys cooking for his fire crew. He is known for "pulling elements together" to see what he can produce. His Italian ancestry contributed largely to his love of cooking, which he has had since he was a litle child.
Social Media Handles:
IG: @vindog9
TikTok: @daddystovepipe9
Twiter: @Chefvinnynugget
Next Level Lancaster Menu Item:
TBD
Charity Representing:
TBD
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