Born and raised in Decatur, Georgia, Chef James Scott Jr.’s love for cooking began at a young age. Surrounded by family during lively gatherings, he spent countless hours in the kitchen with his mom, aunt, and grandma, learning the fundamentals of home cooking. It was during these moments that James developed an appreciation for food’s power to bring people together. What started as a childhood fascination with helping clean chitlins eventually grew into a lifelong passion for culinary art.

“My love for cooking really started when I was a kid, hanging out with my mom, auntie and grandma in the kitchen during family gatherings. This might sound weird but, I remember when me and my cousin would be playing a video game, but if it was my turn to ‘get off the sticks’, I'd go in the kitchen. I will be sitting there cleaning chitlins, I used to love chitlins back then and I would want to help clean them, and that’s how it started. That’s how I started cooking.”

Chef James developed his skills as he graduated from Le Cordon Bleu-Atlanta. He continued to develop working under chefs at Ecco, Leon's Full Service and Iberian Pig. This led him to becoming an Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine throughout South Carolina. His experience, skills, and achievements made him the highly sought after chef he is today.

"I created Street Provisions because, while I’ve always loved cooking, I knew that working in a traditional restaurant setting wasn’t where I wanted to be forever. At first, I wasn’t sure how to transition or what path to take. I even considered opening a food truck, but I quickly realized that it would take away the very aspects of cooking I cherish the most: the artistry, the presentation, and the opportunity to create a truly immersive culinary experience. That’s when I decided to launch a traveling chef business—one where I could bring the art of cooking to anyone with a passion for delicious, thoughtfully prepared food."

At Street Provisions, we’re not just about serving a meal—we’re about engaging all five of your senses in a way that transforms dining into an unforgettable experience. We take pride in offering food that’s as visually captivating as it is flavorful, bringing everything to your dinner table so you can truly savor the freshest ingredients, prepared with care and passion. Too often, customers never meet the chef behind the dish they love, or get to understand where their ingredients come from. With Street Provisions, I want to change that—giving you the chance to enjoy not only a meal, but a connection to the craft behind it.