A dynamic, upbeat hospitality professional with a strong sales background and a sharp creative eye. As the owner of Bear & Mason, he specializes in brand, product, and event photography for food and beverage businesses, creating content built for websites, social media, and marketing campaigns. With years of experience in wine and beer business development across the Southeast, he brings an insider understanding of what sells, what tells a story, and what makes a brand feel premium. Whether he is photographing chefs in action, capturing a wine dinner, or supporting a beverage program through education and engagement, he shows up prepared, personable, and detail-driven.

Chef Maurice “Mo” Farmer has an extraordinary culinary resume. He earned a prestigious James Beard Award nomination, appeared on the show “Deadliest Catch,” and ran kitchens in world-class restaurants around the world from Dubai, to Norwegian Cruise Line. Also Nominated for the Craft Guild awards Uk .. 2nd place winner Culinary heights Fly Xo Private Jet Also Nominated For Food Network FavChefs 4th

Charlotte-based private chef specializing in curated tasting experiences and intimate luxury dining. Background in high-level kitchens including Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse and Halls Chophouse. Focused on precision, consistency, and elevated guest experience.

Chef Bryan Maurice is a Michelin-trained private chef known for delivering refined, restaurant-level dining experiences in intimate settings. His culinary style blends Modern American creativity with classical French structure and Mediterranean influence, resulting in menus that feel elegant, seasonal, and thoughtfully composed. With experience producing multi-course tasting menus, elevated plated dinners, and custom event dining, Bryan specializes in creating seamless in-home culinary experiences that balance sophistication with warmth and approachability. His work emphasizes clean flavors, intentional presentation, and high-quality ingredients, whether preparing a celebratory birthday tasting menu, curated seafood-forward dinner, or upscale family gathering. Bryan’s Michelin-level training informs his technique, pacing, and attention to detail, allowing him to execute fine-dining service standards in private residences and boutique event settings while keeping the experience relaxed and personal for guests. In addition to private dining, Bryan is the founder of 2nd Team Entertainment, a creative production company built on the philosophy that when the first team misses the moment, the best team steps up. His culinary and creative work often intersect through storytelling-driven dining experiences and curated hospitality projects. Bryan was recently recognized as a finalist in the Favorite Chef competition, reflecting both his culinary skill and the strong support of his growing community of guests and clients. Known for professionalism, adaptability, and calm execution under pressure, Chef Bryan brings polish, creativity, and reliability to every event he serves—creating memorable meals that feel intentional, elevated, and worthy of the occasion.