Today we’d like to introduce you to Sarah Weitz.
Sarah, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I started my career in Nutritional Science and graduated from the University of Wisconsin and earned my Registered Dietician license. I landed my first Dietician job working at a national health club creating nutritional friendly menus and meal plans. During my time here I attended culinary school at Kendall College in Chicago. I figured if I’m writing recipes I better know how to properly cook. I met my husband (now business partner) shortly after and we married in 2012.
After our wedding, the city of Chicago changed it’s food truck laws allowing trucks to actually prepare the food on board. Sam and I launched The Fat Shallot the following spring and have been on the road ever since. Two years later we launched a second truck and also opened a location inside the incredible Revival Food Hall. We love doing pop-up dinners, private parties, and catering small and large events. Feeding people is what we love doing most.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
It’s been a pretty smooth road for the past five years. We are very very lucky. Honestly, the bumpiest part was working with the city to get our initial food truck license.
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about The Fat Shallot – what should we know?
The Fat Shallot serves delicious classic sandwiches with a modern twist to people all over the city of Chicago. We are very well known for our Truffle BLT, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and Grilled Cheese. We are one of the only chef-driven food trucks in the city. We were voted Chicago’s best food truck in 2017. And in 2014 we were voted by Thrillist as the 20 best food trucks in America.
Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
My husband, Sam Barron really deserves all the credit. He is the most driven (& stubborn) Chef I’ve ever met. He worked in the industry as a line cook and then as a sous chef for over 10 years before starting our business. He is an incredibly creative and talented cook. Who is the best business partner I could ask for.
Contact Info:
- Address: 77 W. Adams St.
- Website: thefatshallot.com
- Phone: 7734595143
- Email: info@thefatshallot.com
- Instagram: @thefatshallot
- Facebook: facebook.com/thefatshallot
- Twitter: @thefatshallot
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-fat-shallot-chicago-5
- Other: The Fat Shallot
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