Today we’d like to introduce you to Chef Diervion (Tank) Land
Hi Chef Diervion, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I moved from Louisiana in December of 2022. I wanted to bring in the New Year on a new journey from my old life. I wanted experience and grow from my already acclaimed success. Wise man once told me, “ Once you feel like you’re the biggest fish in the pond, it’s time to change ponds.” With that sentiment and with me feeling the plateau I climbed my way to. I knew I wanted more for my life and my career. So I took my leap of faith in a new state, for a new life, to find great chefs to surround and sharpen myself with and against. I started back teaching my classes to spread my name and passion. I applied myself and achieved 6th place in Clara Hall’s Favorite Chef Competition. Long story short my opportunities and chances grew by embarking on this journey I knew that would be tough from the beginning. However I was determined enough to see all my dreams and wants come into fruition. “ Even if I’m not at the peak of my mountain, I can still see the sunrise” – Tank Land
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
If it was easy then it wasn’t well earned in my book. As a kid I had a lot of beginner’s luck, being able to knock out something first try often didn’t warrant any actual effort. My journey to this point was nothing of easy nor a smooth given to me. Want something bad enough you have to work towards it. I’ve been homeless, fell into poor planning, kicked while I was down, entangled in compromising situations, no my journey here has been everything but. However because I believe in the life I wanted to build for myself, because I knew I was bigger than my means at the time, I could push through. No matter how it looked how bad it gotten I knew I was stronger than the storm.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I’m a Chef, in every sense of the word. I don’t just follow recipes or jump on the newest Tik Tok trend and call myself a Chef. I’m an Artist when it comes to construction of an experience on a plate. I started this little name for my ideas and it stuck, “ FromtheMind2thePlate”. Emphasizing that if we think it up let’s try to make it. I loved the Chef style Riff-offs, I’ve had honor to be apart of trying to create dishes or menus. I’m proud to have been opened up to not only think for myself but open enough to accept criticism, different ideas and perceptions. Which influenced, inspired and helped shaped where I am today. “Keep a coachable spirit” my mother, My Little Lady would always tell me.
What does success mean to you?
Success to me is the memorable experiences people have after trying or enjoying that one meal they have to tell and talk about. It gives them something to reminisce it’s now a point and experience they think back on. Personally success for me would have to be when anyone speaks on my name I’m regarded and revered as One of the Greats. So respect and creating lasting and meaningful memories either via with my food or my personality and jokes.
Pricing:
- Japanese Cuisine Classes $75 per person
- Italian Cuisine Classes $75 per person
- Indian Cuisine Classes $75 per person
- New Orleans Cuisine Classes $85 Per Person
- Consolation And Menu creation Prices May Vary
Contact Info:
- Website: https://cozymeal.com/cooking-class/29925/southern-style-in-the-big-easy
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheftank_land/profilecard/?igsh=aGFvNm5jbnppOGpk
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- Other: https://favchef.com/2024/diervion-land
Image Credits:
Chef Diervion
