About Us
Since 2017, East Coast Eats has become the most renowned Food Catering Service in the Atlanta, Maryland, Virginia & Washington D.C. areas. Rooted in creativity and famous for flawless execution, East Coast Eats presents unparalleled tastes and haute cuisine worthy of the most distinguished palates.
We cater events ranging from romantic and intimate to festive and fabulous. Our calendar fills up quickly, so kindly speak with us early in the planning process to ensure availability.
Yanik Hayles
Co Founder/ Executive Chef
Yanik Hayles is a Co-owner of East Coast Eats, LLC. Yanik is an Alumni of Johnson & Wales University with degrees in Culinary Arts and Event/Business Management. Yanik comes from a Jamaican background and one of the main cultures from the islands is food. “I’ve been cooking for as long as I can remember. It all started with my easy-bake oven, I made so many meals out of it. Since I was a child I’ve been helping my mom in the kitchen and also coming up with my own unique creations.” Growing up Yanik’s mother always saw her passion for food. She says “I knew you would be doing something involved with food because you were the only child who got excited over a whisk and other cooking equipment.” Yanik comes from a family of great cooks on both sides, so the talent is literally flowing through her veins. Yanik wants to share her talents and passion with others so they can experience joy and happiness through good food. “My favorite part about cooking is when people taste my food and their face just lights up!” My main goal is to use my talents to build a foundation that can someday give back to the community and help to feed the hungry.
Julian Taylor
Co-Founder/ Executive Chef
Julian Taylor is a Co-Owner of East Coast Eats, LLC. Julian is an Alumnus of Johnson & Wales University with Degrees in Culinary Arts & Food Service Management. Julian enjoys cooking, “ Ever since I were about 8, I’ve had a thing for food”, I grew up watching a lot of Food Network & always dreamt of having a restaurant and becoming a chef”. Through out his culinary experience Julian has been able to continuously work at one of the world top premier sporting event, The Masters. Growing up in Georgia, Julian would always watch the tournament and dreamt about playing at the tournament, but life had other decisions.Bringing joy to others has always been a thing for me, but bringing joy to others through food has really allowed me to see my purpose. My main goal in life is to run a non-profit for the youth and transition them into the hospitality field as effective entrepreneurs.