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Meet Kenneth and Pamela Collins.
Meet Kenneth and Pamela Collins.
The married couple started their venture by serving smoked chicken wings in the Autumn of 2019. Just before they would formally incorporate themselves as a business, the world was hit by the Covid Pandemic. This caused a dynamic shift in the operations of the food industry.
The married couple started their venture by serving smoked chicken wings in the Autumn of 2019. Just before they would formally incorporate themselves as a business, the world was hit by the Covid Pandemic. This caused a dynamic shift in the operations of the food industry.
They stayed ever faithful and adapted to the new market environment. The team created new catered cuisines adaptive to minimal personal contact and small gatherings.
They stayed ever faithful and adapted to the new market environment. The team created new catered cuisines adaptive to minimal personal contact and small gatherings.
In 2020 they officially started Smoke and Shake wings. The name came from their smoked chicken wings that were shaken in unique gourmet flavors.
In 2020 they officially started Smoke and Shake wings. The name came from their smoked chicken wings that were shaken in unique gourmet flavors.
As the pandemic continued to drive up food cost, rather than put the monetary increase on the customer, they decided to advance into catering with an expansive menu. This inventive approach provided their customers the same great flavors they experienced with Smoke and Shake's wings, now onto unexplored fusion foods such as Tso Tacos and Boiled Bay Fried Rice.
As the pandemic continued to drive up food cost, rather than put the monetary increase on the customer, they decided to advance into catering with an expansive menu. This inventive approach provided their customers the same great flavors they experienced with Smoke and Shake's wings, now onto unexplored fusion foods such as Tso Tacos and Boiled Bay Fried Rice.
The Collins' continue to provide Southeastern Virginia with bold new flavors and accommodating prices.
The Collins' continue to provide Southeastern Virginia with bold new flavors and accommodating prices.
Pamela L. CollinsC.E.O.
Pamela is the captain who steers the ship. She holds various positions such as the Financial Manager, Marketing Manager, and Chief of Operations.
Pamela is the captain who steers the ship. She holds various positions such as the Financial Manager, Marketing Manager, and Chief of Operations.
Customer Relations, Catering Contracts, Licensing, and Insurance are all maintained by this extraordinary woman.
Customer Relations, Catering Contracts, Licensing, and Insurance are all maintained by this extraordinary woman.
As the Marketing Manager, she spearheaded Smoke and Shake's advertising campaign with innovative social media interactions.
As the Marketing Manager, she spearheaded Smoke and Shake's advertising campaign with innovative social media interactions.
Amidst handling multiple roles, Pamela is also a respected certified Therapist.
Amidst handling multiple roles, Pamela is also a respected certified Therapist.
REMARKABLE!
REMARKABLE!
Kenneth W. Collins Jr.Chef
Kenneth is a self taught in the techniques of wood smoking, open flame grilling, baking, deep frying, and steaming. His travels have taken him from San Diego, CA to Portsmouth, VA. He has learned a variety of cooking styles from his family that has roots in Texas, and professional cooks and chefs who helped hone his skills.
Kenneth is a self taught in the techniques of wood smoking, open flame grilling, baking, deep frying, and steaming. His travels have taken him from San Diego, CA to Portsmouth, VA. He has learned a variety of cooking styles from his family that has roots in Texas, and professional cooks and chefs who helped hone his skills.
In 2010 Kenneth underwent a heart transplant because of heart failure. After years of recovery and a second chance at life, he transitioned from working in the field of information technology into the culinary arts.
In 2010 Kenneth underwent a heart transplant because of heart failure. After years of recovery and a second chance at life, he transitioned from working in the field of information technology into the culinary arts.
His mother had a catering business which inspired him to continue the culinary legacy. After more than 20 years of cooking experience, Kenneth has developed a fusion food menu with influences of West Africa, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Asia Pacific, So-Cal, Creole, South American Barbacoa, and American Soul Food.
His mother had a catering business which inspired him to continue the culinary legacy. After more than 20 years of cooking experience, Kenneth has developed a fusion food menu with influences of West Africa, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Asia Pacific, So-Cal, Creole, South American Barbacoa, and American Soul Food.
Whatever fare you may have experienced prior, you have never tasted his unique expression before!
Whatever fare you may have experienced prior, you have never tasted his unique expression before!
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