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Purple Ribbon Chef is a full service catering company in Chicago IL. Owner Carlisa N. Thomas followed in her mother’s footsteps and fell in love with cooking. Her passion for led her to Johnson and Wales University in Miami, FL and Washburne… Purple Ribbon Chef is a full service catering company in Chicago IL. Owner Carlisa N. Thomas followed in her mother’s footsteps and fell in love with cooking. Her passion for led her to Johnson and Wales University in Miami, FL and Washburne Culinary Institute in Chicago, IL. After courageously leaving her marriage where she experienced domestic violence she started Purple Ribbon Chef in 2012. With purple being the awareness ribbon for lupus and domestic violence everything had come full circle. Carlisa dedication to creating unique and delicious food with a “touch of advocacy” has awarded her amazing opportunities in the culinary industry. The Purple Ribbon Chef has found a unique way to keep the conversation moving forward in a positive light about lupus and domestic violence.