​I grew up in the small town of Shelby, NC., but I’ve lived and traveled all over the world and country. Because of my travels, my love for various cuisines grew. I fondly remember, at the age of six, my first cooking memory. I prepared breakfast for my mom, who is also a chef. She was shocked at how well the meal was prepared and presented. That was my validation that I had raw talent.

I’m a husband to my beautiful wife of 23 years and I have 5 kids and 3 grandkids. I’m a formally trained chef, who attended Wake Tech Culinary School in Raleigh, NC. I graduated in 2012. I spend most of my time in the kitchen, cooking with my family and running Mama Nem’s with my three youngest kids. I love that we get to spend time together as a family as we serve your family.

When I’m not in the kitchen, I love to travel, attend concerts and shows...and spending time with my family.

I love cooking because I love the gratification of someone being completely satisfied with something that I’ve made. When it comes to cooking, nothing ever feels like a challenge. "If you respect the food and give it its proper treatment, then it will always respond positively for you". 

I knew that I wanted to be a chef at the early age​ of six. I've been cooking, training and creating ever since then. Food is an essential and vital element to our everyday existence...it's comfort, love and if done right...delicious. 
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Samad Bilal
Founder/Owner
​Mama Nem’s Catering + Mobile Restaurants