Marcus Samuelsson Group

Our Mission Statement

The Marcus Samuelsson Group was founded by renowned chef, international restaurateur, and media personality Marcus Samuelsson and is led by longtime Partner/CEO Derek Evans.

Our Harlem-based, minority-owned company is committed to creating outstanding culinary experiences, civic enrichment and thought-provoking storytelling that celebrates food, music, culture, design and art.

From high-end through fast-casual dining to creative experiential events and award-winning multimedia content, the principles of culinary distinction, community, sustainability and inclusivity are the core elements that define our dynamic hospitality and media group.

Marcus Samuelsson

Award-Winning Chef, Restaurateur, Author, Activist

Marcus Samuelsson

Award-Winning Chef, Restaurateur, Author

Marcus Samuelsson is a world-renowned chef, restaurateur, and author whose culinary influence spans continents. His acclaimed restaurant portfolio includes the iconic Red Rooster Harlem and over a dozen more establishments worldwide. An eight-time James Beard Award winner, Emmy Award–winning producer, and best-selling author, Samuelsson is also frequently seen on TV, with regular appearances on shows such as Chopped and Top Chef.

In addition to his culinary work, he has made inroads in fashion, from Vanity Fair’s Best Dressed List to curating the Met Gala, and recently moved into lifestyle design with his successful West Elm home collection. Beyond his professional ventures, he is Co-Chair of Culinary Careers Program (CCAP) and serves as a Frontline Advisor for World Central Kitchen, advancing access to culinary education and food security around the globe.

Follow Samuelsson on Instagram, Facebook, and X at @MarcusCooks and on TikTok at @Marcus_Cooks.