The story of Deliteful Taste Foods

 

After 12 years in the restaurant business, Darryl Brown was facing an uncertain future. Armed with only a favorite family rrecipe, a desire to help others and the support of his original colleagues, Darryl converted the beloved recipe into a seasoned coating mix that could be used to bake and fry seafood, fish, poultry, meat and vegetables. He launched Deliteful Taste Foods in 1998 and Tasty Delite Seasoned Coating Mix was a popular offering at six  major food chains until 2009.  Today, Deliteful Taste Foods has reemerged with a new look and the addition of Cajun and Cornmeal varieties.

 

Darryl Brown, President and CEO, Deliteful Taste Foods, Inc.

Darryl Brown grew up on the south side of Chicago, watching his uncle Raymond run his seafood restaurant, Solomon Fishery.  After working in the insurance industry and opening his own shoe store and beauty supply store, Darryl joined his uncle  in his flourishing restaurant as a partner. Darryl worked at Solomon’s Fishery for 12 years, opening three additional restaurants.  In 1996, the restaurants were sold and Darryl, with the support of family and friends, took the popular family recipe used at Solomon’s Fishery and created a seasoned coating mix called Tasty Delite.

 

Michael Davis, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing,  Deliteful Taste Foods, Inc.

Michael, after 20 years of retail sales experience at several high-end retailers, decided it was time for a change and joined his friend Darryl Brown at Deliteful Taste Foods in 1998. He successfully placed the seasoned coating mix at major food chains in 25 states. This year, he rejoined Darryl to revitalize the Tasty Delite brand and looks forward to making the expanded line of products available across the US and internationally.

 

Robert Irvin, Executive Vice President, Administration

Robert Irvin has served as Executive Vice President of Administration since Deliteful Taste Foods was founded. Robert has a 24-year background in  transportation, signal/communications, administration Before that, he was a health care account representative for 20 years and also worked as a crisis hotline counselor.

 

Carolyn Wells, Vice President, Operations

As Vice President, Operations for Deliteful Taste Foods, Carolyn works hard to ensure that the company runs a smooth operation and brings the best product possible “From our kitchen to yours.”

 

Carolyn’s career has included 15 years of successful administrative experience in the area of healthcare and education. With her ambition, fueled by my passion and formal training, she excelled and was rewarded with promotions in many of these positions.

In addition to leadership roles in healthcare and education, she was blessed to work as CEO for Inspiring Visions for two years; under her leadership, the company saw growth and profit.   

 

Her academic background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology/Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work and a Master’s Degree in Education Leadership and Administration.

 

This formal training was essential to her success, but she credits her passion and drive to growing up in a home seeing her father develop and successfully run his own business.

a dry rub for burgers, ribs, seafood and pork or add to your favorite meatloaf recipe.

ry all three varieties:
Original:  The original family recipe;
Cajun: A deliciously spicy seasoning mix  Cornmeal: Perfect for seafood