“Born to lose, Cook to win.”
Meet Chef Richard Hales
Chef Hales is native to New Orleans, grew up in Florida and honed his culinary chops in New York City at the French Culinary Institute in Manhattan. Chef Hales’ culinary range progressed beyond his formal education during his backpacking throughout Asia, Europe and South America learning, eating and discovering
Chef Hales TV Appearances
Cast of Season III of Tournament of Champions, Food Network 2022
Feature Chef Diners, Drive-ins & Dives, Season 19, Triple D Nation, Extra Helpings, Takeout Cross Country Delivery, Season 27, Season 28, Season 34, Food Network Sakaya Kitchen, Blackbrick & Society BBQ 2013 - 2022
Chef Contestant Guys Grocery Games, Season 8, Season 16, Season 22, Season 23, Food Network 2016 - 2022
Chef Contestant Beat Bobby Flay, Take a Bao, Season 14 Episode 2 Food Network 2018
Guest Chef Great Food Truck Race, Season 2, Food Network 2010
Guest Chef The Layover with Anthony Bourdain, Season 1, Travel Channel 2012
OUT NOW
Catch Chef Richard Hales on the Food Network February 16th 8pm as he once again enters Guy’s Grocery Games to compete with his fellow chefs for cash prizes and a coveted spot on Tournement of Champions!
SHOP
Now you have a chance to shop products that Chef Richard Hales has used while making award winning dishes during his culinary competitions. Many recipes can be seen on The Food Network. Checkout Goldbelly.com to order items now.
Signature BBQ Sauces
Chef Hales has spent years in front of his pit and in his kitchen to create award winning BBQ sauces. House-made sauces made from scratch daily. Texas style has a classic flavor or kick it up with Little Haiti Habanero.
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A Hales Society BBQ Classic! Slow simmered and made from scratch daily. Ketchup based, Worcestershire, Molasses, Dijon, Garlic, Onion, Cumin, Brown Sugar, Water, Apple Cider Vinegar
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Miami Style Habanero Haiti BBQ Sauce – Simmered slowly and made from scratch daily. Ketchup, Worcestershire, Molasses, Dijon, Garlic, Onion, Cumin, Brown Sugar, Water, Apple Cider Vinegar, Habanero, White Vinegar
Chef Richard Hales’ creations shipped nationwide.
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Keynote Speaking
Request Chef Richard Hales to speak at your next event
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Consulting
Menu development, Training, Operations, P&L and Financial oversite
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Corporate Events
Events large to small with a wide selection of menu offerings makes it easy to plan your next corporate event.
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Catering
From intimate gatherings to large events, Chef Richard Hales’ catering experts are ready to partner in planning an event your guest wont soon forget.
RESTAURANTS
Founded in 2009, Grateful Hospitality is a full-service restaurant management and licensing company by Chef Richard Hales and his wife, Jenny Hales. From fast-casual concepts and modern food hall dining to full service contemporary restaurants, the power couples created award-winning, forward-thinking concepts that continue to shape Florida’s dining scene with locations in Miami and Tampa.
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HALES BLACKBRICK
Blackbrick is an award-winning modern Chinese Chef-driven restaurant by Chef Richard Hales. Recognized as one of the top 50 Best Restaurants in America by Bon Appetit Magazine, Blackbrick serves Chinese American classics, Dim Sum and eclectic wines in a funky contemporary space. Locations in Miami and Opening soon in Tampa
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HALES SOCIETY BBQ
Society BBQ is smoker-to-plate regional style BBQ. Chef Hales has selected the best BBQ practices from a variety of regions to inspire his award-winning menu items. Signature sauces and rubs create a unique culinary experience that Chef Richard Hales has become known for. Located in Miami and also ships nationwide
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