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Chef Thomas Catherall, C.M.C.
Here to Serve Restaurants
Atlanta, Georgia

For two decades, Chef Tom Catherall, C.M.C. has served as a driving, influential force setting the tone for Atlanta's culinary scene. Hailing from England, Catherall launched his impressive career in 1964. Throughout the next 30 years, he worked his way through the ranks in hotels and restaurants, from England and Bermuda to the West Indies. Currently, Catherall has established himself in Atlanta as one of the most highly-respected chefs and restaurateurs.

In1983, Catherall served as Executive Chef of the Cherokee Town and Country Club and in 1985, he completed the certified master chef program at the Culinary Institute of America. He remained at Cherokee until forming his own venture as co-owner and Executive Chef of Azalea. Catherall cemented his reputation at the popular eatery over the next two years.

Catherall's entrepreneurial spirit led him to open TomTom in 1990, a bistro and sushi bar, and founded Here to Serve Restaurants. His innovation became a favorite with diners and critics alike, and his company a pace setter among area restaurateurs.

Prime, the highly-successful restaurant flagship at Lenox Mall, opened in 1996, serving steaks, seafood and sushi. In 1998, Noche, the company's Tapas and Margarita Bar, was introduced to the Virginia Highland neighborhood in Atlanta. On the heels of its success, Goldfish – the first suburban location for the group – burst onto the scene, featuring seafood, sushi and steaks in edgy, hip surroundings. Ever evolving, Catherall presented his newest concept, Twist, to Atlanta in January of 2003. Described as creative cuisine with a twist, the restaurant quickly found its home in Atlanta's upscale Phipps Plaza.

In January 2005, Peri Peri Chicken opened its doors. It targets the fast- fresh food concept and delivers a variety of chicken, marinated, roasted and then grilled to order for dining in or take out. Another Here to Serve Restaurant, Shout-Food Fun and Flirt, opened in February 2005 and occupies the corner of 14th and Peachtree Rd at Colony Square in Midtown Atlanta. Shout's menu consists of tapas influenced by cultures around the world, as well as a sushi bar and wood burning pizza oven. The roof top lounge will surely be the hottest place for the Atlanta social scene to enjoy signature martinis, wood oven pizza's and late night gatherings under the stars!

Tom recently exposed his electric talent as a model for the "Famous Chefs Naked with their Blender" Vita-Prep blender campaigns. Catherall may be seen without his whites in the October 2002 issue of Food Arts Magazine. His face and restaurants have graced the cover of Atlanta Magazine, and been featured in articles in Bon Appetit, Southern Living, Esquire, Food and Wine and Nation's Restaurant News. Catherall is also featured on the Food Network.

Catherall's awards are abundant including 2000 Winner of Super Chef Cook Off on Turner Broadcasting (Atlanta Southeastern Division); a Gold Medal from the 1988 Culinary Olympics in Frankfurt, Germany; 1993 National Title, Taste of Elegance, National Pork Producers Council; 1993 State Title, Taste of Elegance, State Pork Producers; 1990 Winner National Seafood Challenge; Winner State Seafood Challenge 1990, 1989, 1988; Gold Medal 1986 A.C.F. Olympic Tryouts, Boston, MA; 1985 Gold Medal, Montgomery Show, Montgomery, Alabama; 1985 Master Chef Certification by American Culinary Federation and Culinary Institute of America; 1985 Gold Medal NRA Show, Chicago, Illinois; 1985 A.C.F. Gold Medal, North Carolina Food Service Expo.

Catherall is committed to visiting all of his restaurants on a daily basis and loves to teach both his staff and clients about the world of food and wine. Catherall and Here to Serve Restaurants are based in Atlanta, Georgia.

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