Today we’d like to introduce you to Derrick Fox. They and their team shared their story with us below:
Started by Chef Derrick Fox, Epic Mega Cookie Co (E⚡️MC²) is the rebellious side of the cookie. The Punk Rock of the Cookie biz, if you will. Our cookies have epic flavor and mega size…each cookie is a dozen cookies worth of dough baked into one. They are crunchy outside and chewy inside. The perfect cookie to share, give as a gift.. or, dare we say, enjoy it all by yourself.
Every Cookie is hand-made with quality ingredients and packaged in a plant-based fresh seal bag, placed in a recyclable box made right here in the USA.
Chef Derrick baked a bunch of cookies for a private client and posted a pic on Instagram. He got so many messages ‘Are you selling cookies now?’ that he thought…maybe I should. But just like everything Derrick does, he needed to do it in a unique way. So, our Mega-sized cookies came about. Chef created the big cookie to bring people together over something delicious! Every detail, the attention to ingredients, flavor, branding, and packaging – is all part of what makes this brand epic.
The website EpicMegaCookie.com launched in August 2021. We started doing pop-up markets in December of 2021 and the popularity quickly grew. We did our first market at Runway Playa Vista in May 2022. Kimberly, with a background in Marketing, Branding, and Events, knew how to take Chef Derrick’s creation to the next level. We opened our first shop at Runway Playa Vista in late October 2022!
We ship Nationwide from our website, including Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico! We can also include a personalized note in the box if they are sending as a gift! Option at checkout to include Note.
We offer a variety of Signature Flavors (always in the Store) and Seasonal flavors (whenever Chef feels like changing it up). We offer more exclusive options in-store!
We created this company to inspire others to pursue EPIC ideas of their own! Just go for it. Whatever the idea is, take a risk and do it. We are so excited to continue to grow our team and this brand! We have goals and dreams for it, but are also loving the journey! Let’s see where we can take this!
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?
We have been very lucky in many aspects.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Most of my career, I performed as a professional drummer until I went on MasterChef (FOX) Season 6. Everything completely changed after finishing Runner-up and Fan Favorite for that season. I’ve worked as a professional Chef ever since. I’ve traveled around North America cooking and sharing my creations in the culinary space. I’ve sold out ticketed dinners across the U.S., helped restaurants establish recipes and open their doors, as well as becoming a highly regarded private chef. I’m currently a private chef and love this work.
I’ve never fallen into the pack and always trusted my gut and creativity. I think that’s one of the reasons that many people connected with me through my MasterChef journey. I’ve always remained true to what I believe. I’m also not afraid to swing big and push myself to the limit – that’s where the growth is!
How do you think about luck?
We all know the saying luck is preparedness meeting opportunity. I’ve always worked hard and refined my skills. I think that’s really all luck is – good or bad. ‘Bad’ luck is an opportunity for growth.
Pricing:
- Mega Cookie!! All of our Cookies are a dozen cookies baked into one – $30
Contact Info:
- Website: epicmegacookie.com
- Instagram: @epicmegacookieco
- Facebook: @epicmegacookieco
Image Credits
Bing Putney Photography for the first five images.
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