Meet Karter Ware | Aspiring Chef & Entrepreneur

We had the good fortune of connecting with Karter Ware and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Karter, is there a quote or affirmation that’s meaningful to you?
“You were born with a gift, find it and unleash your magic to the world!” -Unknown

This is a quote that I believe it fitting for me. I was born to cook and displayed my love for food at the age of 1. I love exploring foods, trying new gadgets, and making amazing meals and memories in the kitchen. I’m thankful my parents recognized my gift early and decided to nurture it. The discovery of my gift has allowed me to showcase my talents and share my love for food with both my family and people from all around the world.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
I’m a 6-year-old foodie and aspiring chef. I am the junior CEO and owner of Chef Karter custom-blended spices. I started my business in February 2020 at the age of 4-years-old using my parents’ spare change.

The idea to develop my own spice line came from my love of spices and my daily reminders to my mom to “Put some seasoning on it!” I was serious about the spices and my parents saw starting my brand as a great way to save towards my goals. We developed the spices in our kitchen then sent the formula to a spice company to have the blends created. My tastebud popping spices are low in sodium but bursting with flavor without tons of salt.

I love seasoning because it adds flavor to your food, but I also understand the importance to create seasonings without tons of salt. There are over 3 million high blood pressure cases in America each year. My goal is to create an all-natural, tasty seasoning line that decrease the dietary sodium intake. My grandparents all suffer from high blood pressure problems, so the Chef Karter brand was developed with their health in mind.

According to the article, Sodium Intake and Hypertension, “The reduction in dietary sodium not only decreases the blood pressure and the incidence of hypertension, but it is also associated with a reduction in morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular diseases.” The American Heart Association says cutting back by 1,000 mg a day can improve blood pressure and heart health. Chef Karter is a healthy seasoning alternative made with all natural herbs and spices.

Currently we have two custom spice blends, “The Kitchen Sink” and “Sweet Cajun.” The Kitchen Sink spice blend is a season all that can be used on any dish. While Sweet Cajun is a unique blend of sweet and mild that tastes great on several dishes and snacks, such as fruit and popcorn. It can be alternated as both a seasoning and topper. Both spices are versatile, and I absolutely love cooking with my own brand. It makes me smile every time I pick up the bottle with my face on it. It’s a reminder that you can accomplish anything you want if you believe in yourself. In the words of Nike, “Just Do It!”

The Chef Karter brand has made several changes and updates to ensure the brand stays around forever. It’s part of my legacy and a “Grow with me brand!” I truly believe you can go Pro in any profession, if that’s what your heart desires. I have plans to become a PRO-fessional Chef! I work on my craft often by practicing my skills in the kitchen alongside my mom, who is my teacher. I often share my learning experiences and create dishes for social media. My village (followers) have truly helped to mold me into the confident little chef I am. They motivate me to continue to follow my heart and never be afraid to be me. I am the little boy who was once afraid to talk, but I found my voice. I am the little boy who struggles to pronounce words, but I say them anyways. I am the little boy who has asthma problems that make me sick, but I can’t stop. I am the little boy who will help change the world. I am the little boy who will break generational curses and build generational wealth. I am the little boy who will become a world-renowned chef!

I have big goals and every day I work towards achieving them. “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them” (Walt Disney). I am pursuing my dreams of owning my own restaurant chain. I’m aiming to purchase my first food truck by the age of 8. I don’t know where my journey will lead me, but I will continue to “create the highest, grandest vision possible for [my] life because [I will] become what I believe” (Oprah Winfrey).

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Of course, the Chef Karter experience is the ultimate experience. I’d bring them to my kitchen and whip up some of my favorite dishes, such as homemade pizza, seafood or filet mignon! We could even cook some dishes together. No matter what direction we take it, the goal is the same, have fun and make memories.

If I was taking off from the kitchen, I’d probably explore a few different places. Life is all about experiences so we would have to take the foodie approach and explore all types of restaurants from food trucks to amusement parks to a sit-down restaurant. To be honest I would probably love to do a weeklong food tour around the state of Texas. I’d literally find the best food places around and road trip to the different restaurants, leaving two days for rest and relaxation. I’m sure after eating some good food, we would need a few days just to recoup. I have so many restaurants on my bucket list, so it’s hard for me to choose. I’m sure my social media village could chime in and help us create the prefect itinerary!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
First and foremost, shoutout to my parents for continually supporting my vision and dream! Without your love, patience, and guidance, there wouldn’t be a Chef Karter. Thank you to my grandparents and family for all the love, support, and encouragement on my chef journey.

Thanks to my siblings ZaMarion, Harley and Sailor for always being outstanding players on my team. You are always ready to be taste testers, reviewers or video helpers. You rock!

A very special shoutout to my amazing social media village! I’ve literally built a family around the world that I’ve never met in-person, but I’m so thankful to have you in the stands cheering me on. You make the journey so rewarding!

Website: www.chefkarter.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chef_karter/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/chefkarter/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChefKarter

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmGTg1iHXM2a73ZCmnWoc_g