Based in Decatur, Georgia, Kings Apron is a plant-based culinary and holistic nutrition business operated by Chef Zu, a certified holistic nutritionist, urban agriculturalist, and vegan chef. The business focuses on health and wellness education for underserved communities through culinary arts, agriculture, and nutrition programming.
Chef Zu specializes in plant-based and raw cuisine, with particular expertise in creating vegan alternatives to traditionally meat- and dairy-based dishes. The company has developed more than 30 handcrafted medicinal and botanical products, sourcing raw materials from approximately 20 Atlanta-area farms. The product line includes hydrosols, rubs, salves, syrups, seasonings, sauces, teas, tinctures, and tonics formulated to address conditions ranging from earaches and eczema to inflammation and indigestion.
Kings Apron hosts Whole Healer Retreats, described as a series of short workshop-style classes held on different weekends throughout the year. Participants learn to create tinctures, tea blends, syrups, salves, butters, ointments, oils, capsules, tablets, and aromatherapy blends. The retreat format is structured for beginner to intermediate participants.
The business has provided programming for a wide range of Atlanta organizations, including Morehouse School of Medicine, Morehouse College, the Atlanta Public Library System, Georgia Food Oasis, City of Atlanta departments, Covenant House, and the Atlanta Housing Authority, as well as several local farms and nonprofits.
Additional offerings at Kings Apron include handcrafted copper and gemstone jewelry, crystals, gemstones, and sterling silver items. Consultation services are available for booking.
Contact: kingsapron@gmail.com or (404) 436-7242. The business operates out of Decatur, Georgia 30032, serving clients throughout the Atlanta metro area.