Charlene Plummer launched Chef Char Seafood N Soul (formerly known as ChefChar2020) amidst the Covid-19 pandemic when her then 16 year-old was unable to find employment. Creating the business not only helped provide her child with employment but also an opportunity to play a large role in the company which she could help cultivate and design. Chef Char Seafood N Soul serves southern classics like gumbo, fried catfish, jambalaya and more. Parkway Plaza will be Chef Char Seafood N Soul’s first brick and mortar location as the business currently only offers local pickup, delivery and catering services.

“We had such an amazing time at Parkway Plaza’s Taste for the Space competition and are so excited to open our very first storefront,” said Charlene Plummer, owner of Chef Char Seafood N Soul. “We want to thank everyone who came out and Parkway Plaza for the three months of free rent and $20,000 business investment. We can’t wait to expand our customer base and have a permanent home at Parkway Plaza.”