meet the chef
Glenroy Brown
Born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, Glenroy Brown moved to New York when he was 12 years old. There he began to experiment with seasonal foods of the North East with his traditional West Indian style of cooking, which he’d learned from his grandmother. Throughout his teenage years, Chef Glenroy hosted neighborhood dinners with friends, where he saw his guests fall in love with his cooking and creativity for the first time. His love of food and his passion to share it with others earned him the nickname that has followed him since, “ChefBoy Prince.”
In 2006 Glenroy enrolled into culinary school (The Art Institute of New York City), where he connected with mentors who took a vested interest in advancing his career. He landed jobs with several venerated chefs at some of New York’s most iconic restaurants, including Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill and Danny Meyer’s Blue Smoke/Jazz Standard. Chef Brown went on to become Executive Chef of the Pickle Hospitality Group, leading four unique kitchens with four distinctive menus.
In 2014 Chef Glenroy Brown joined the team at Jacob’s Pickles, an Upper West Side restaurant specializing in southern-style comfort food.
After less than 2 years, owner Jacob Hadjigeorgis promoted Chef Brown to Executive Chef, and subsequently announced the opening of Maison Pickle in 2017. Chef Brown led his
culinary team in developing a dynamic and much-lauded menu, featuring a New York take on a Los Angeles classic: The French Dip Sandwich.
During the suspension of service and closures during the Covid-19 Pandemic, Chef Glenroy
made the decision to pursue his own venture. After 11 years of cooking on the line for
Bobby Flay and Danny Meyer, redeveloping menus while innovating classic dishes, and
managing the staff at multiple restaurants for Pickle Hospitality Group, Glenroy has
established ChefBoyPrince Catering & Consulting Co.
Awards & Recognitions
The World According To Gayle King
46 Black Chefs, Influencers, And Food Bloggers You Should Follow Right Now
Taste Test Luck Pickle Dumpling Co’s Pickle Soft Serve
Youtube Channel
The Team From Jacob’s Pickles Offers A Taste Of The Upper West Side
From Pickles to Pork Rolls: The Weirdest New Ice Cream Flavors
World Cares Cook Off
Pickle Juice Soft Serve New York City
Glenroy Brown Supports the Mommas and Poppas
Twenty Four Layers