Keyon Hammond

Executive Chef at Get Plated

Speaker

Keyon Hammond has been a leader in the food and beverage industry since 2005.Keyon spent the first 10 years of his culinary career working his way through entry level positions to executive chef in platinum rated country clubs in Maryland and Virginia.Having Started Get Plated Catering in 2014 out of a small town home kitchen inManassas, Virginia, Keyon and his Wife/Co-founder Alexandria has since turned GetPlated into one of the most prestigious and sought-after companies in the DC, Marylandand Virginia area. Get Plated continues to stay connected within the community withcharitable acts and by hiring and supporting its neighbors within arms reach of thefacility first whenever possible.Keyon's passion for culinary arts has gained his company national recognition countless times through print and online publications. Features include Washingtonian Weddings, Modern Luxury Weddings, Brides Magazine, Wedding Wire, Intimate Weddings, The Knot, Green Wedding Shoes, Virginia Bride Magazine, Munaluchi Bride, BizBash Top500 Companies. Keyon has co-written published articles with wife Alexandria on thelack of diversity in the wedding and events industry.Keyon continues to lead his team forward with intention and purpose, his passion forquality and excellence has helped grow a strong workforce at Get Plated that servessome of the most well-known companies and individuals in the DMV. From beingMadam Vice President Harris’s go to caterer to helping couples celebrate the best dayof their lives together with family and friends.