Chef & Culinary Innovator; Host of "A Chef's Guide to Soul Food"; Founder of Millie Peartree Catering & Full Heart Full Bellies

The Bronx, NY, USA
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Millie Peartree Biography

Millie Peartree is a chef, media personality, and social impact advocate known for her personalized interpretations of classic soul food recipes. After her baked goods became popular at an office event, Peartree transitioned from a corporate career to the culinary industry. Following the loss of her mother to colon cancer and assuming care for her younger siblings, two of whom are autistic, she turned to baking as both a creative outlet and a business venture, building her company while still working in corporate America before pursuing her culinary career full time. She gained recognition after winning a cooking contest with her mini red velvet cupcakes, which marked the beginning of her culinary career.

Peartree launched Millie Peartree Cupcakes & More in New York City, catering events and serving high-profile clients before expanding into Millie Peartree Catering. She also worked as a private chef for basketball players from both New York teams. Peartree later owned and operated Millie Peartree Fish Fry & Soul Food, a restaurant that developed a dedicated following. The original Fordham Manor location was a takeout-focused spot with limited seating, but community support enabled her to expand into a larger space with dine-in options. She participated in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, further developing her entrepreneurial skills.

Peartree is the host of "A Chef's Guide to Soul Food" on Magnolia/Discovery+. She has appeared on Food Network's "Chopped," "Worst Cooks in America," and "Supermarket Stakeout," as well as OWN's "The Great Soul Food Cook-Off," Hulu's "Best in Dough," and Hulu's "Secret Chef." Her recurring segments on Good Morning America, TODAY, Rachael Ray Show, The Real, and other daytime talk shows highlight accessible and affordable home cooking. Peartree contributes to The New York Times, Delish, Food52, and Bon Appétit, sharing her expertise in soul food and culinary innovation.

Peartree founded the nonprofit Full Heart Full Bellies to address food insecurity and reduce food deserts in underserved communities. The program has provided meals to more than 100,000 children and families and distributed over 700,000 pounds of food in New York. She also established a greenhouse in the Bronx to support ongoing food programming and donation-based restaurant concepts. Peartree received a $15,000 grant and recognition from Good Morning America for her community work. She serves on the Chefs Food Council for City Harvest, holds a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from SUNY Polytechnic Institute, and is certified in sustainable nutrition wellness plans from Harvard Medical School Executive Education. Through her culinary work, advocacy, and media presence, Peartree is recognized as a leading voice in American food culture and community-driven culinary initiatives.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/27/2026.

Millie Peartree Videos

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