Meet the Chef

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Anthony Danero Thomas is a private chef and healthy lifestyle advocate who takes pride in creating unique dishes that are not only tasty but, most importantly, good for you! A native of the DC metropolitan area, Chef Anthony Thomas has committed his life to make the best out of every situation, regardless of the circumstances.

Chef Anthony’s journey through food was propelled in 2004 when he was diagnosed with Arteriovenous Malformation, a rare, life-threatening brain condition. He could get back on the right side of his health after a risky surgery, and he attributes much of his excellent health and lack of recurring symptoms to eating nutritious food. 

In 2009, Chef Anthony combined his newfound health with his longtime passion to launch a catering company that serves a range of clients and events. He’s also self-published a host of books, including ChefAntWow: Vol. 1 - A Collection of Recipes, Meal Prep is the New Leftovers, and two titles explicitly written with kids in mind: Ashlyn Eats - a children’s recipe book, and Mommy, Daddy What Is This? A fun coloring book. Chef Anthony’s culinary skills are widely sought after, and he’s been featured by a host of media outlets, including The Washingtonian, The Beet, VegNews, NBC News, Black Enterprise, Cuisine Noir, TV One’s Sister Circle just to name a few.

Chef Anthony is passionate about using food to promote healthy living, and is working to build a culinary empire that rivals the greats! He works daily to promote the fact that healthy eating and life longevity go hand-in-hand, and looks forward to spreading his message through food worldwide. When Thomas isn’t cooking, Thomas is distributing hot meals and clothing to those in need. He is also a husband and father of a 4-year-old daughter.