The Chef
"From Baltimore, for everyone — craft that means something, in every bite."
Chef James Grill is a CIA-trained Executive Pastry Chef, Chocolatier, and culinary entrepreneur rooted in Baltimore, MD. His career spans Michelin-caliber kitchens, Relais & Châteaux properties, and the nationally-recognized pastry program at Alinea — building a body of work defined by technical mastery and sincere creative expression.
As founder of his culinary company, Chef James is channeling that foundation into something new: artisan chocolates and confections built for Baltimore, available to the world. His work is defined by love, precision, and an unwillingness to cut corners.
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Chef James Grill's
Five signature flavors. Royal matte blue box. Hand-crafted in Baltimore. Fall 2026 — pre-order now.
$25–35
5-piece truffle box
Whipped Honey Butter
White Chocolate
Old Bay Salted Caramel
White Chocolate · Baltimore Iconic
Raspberry & House Rosewater
Dark Chocolate
Virginia Peanut Butter & Maryland Honey
Dark Chocolate · Local
Luxardo Cherry Cordial
Dark Chocolate
Fall 2026 launch — pre-orders open now at our Square storefront.
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Apparel and accessories bearing the mark of Chef James Grill.
Apparel
Work Apron (Wearable)
Full-coverage work apron, JG monogram embroidered front and center. This is the one you wear when the kitchen's actually working.
Apparel
Premium Hoodie
Heavyweight fleece pullover, JG monogram on the chest. Baltimore winters don't care about your feelings — this does something about it.
Apparel
Heavyweight Sweatpants
Heavyweight fleece sweatpants, JG monogram embroidered on the leg. Bottom half of the uniform for streams that start before sunrise.
Apparel
White Ribbed Beanie
Ribbed knit beanie, JG monogram embroidered on the cuff. For the streams that start before the sun's up.
Apparel
Poly Scarf
Lightweight poly voile scarf, JG monogram in the corner. Detail piece for when the outfit needs one more thing.
Apparel
Classic Tee
Soft, unisex, peace sign front and center. The baseline — everything else is just this shirt with more zippers.
Apparel
Crewneck
Classic heavyweight crewneck, peace sign embroidered up front. No zippers, no strings, no nonsense.
Apparel
Long-Sleeve Tee
Same soft cotton as the classic tee, peace sign on front, sleeves for the months Baltimore pretends it has seasons.
Apparel
Structured Baseball Cap
Structured mid-profile cap, peace sign embroidered front panel. The only hat that's earned a spot in a working kitchen.
Kitchen
Travel Mug
15oz insulated stainless, JG monogram on the front. Built for the commute and the 5am prep before service.
Kitchen
White Chef's Apron
Heavy canvas, adjustable neck, peace sign embroidered on the chest. Built for actual service, not a costume.
Kitchen
Navy Chef's Apron
Same heavy canvas build as the white, just navy — peace sign on the chest. Pockets deep enough for a bench scraper and your phone.
Kitchen
Oven Mitts & Pot Holder Set
Heat-resistant, peace sign branded. Grab the tray, save the hand, throw up the peace sign after.
Kitchen
Cutting Board
Solid walnut board, laser-engraved with the peace sign — the unofficial handshake of this whole operation.
Kitchen
Kitchen Towel Set (3-Pack)
Heavyweight cotton kitchen towel, peace sign woven in gold. Actually absorbent — revolutionary, we know.
Kitchen
Ceramic Mug
11oz ceramic, dishwasher safe, peace sign wrapped around the front. Holds coffee and the energy of 3am chocolate tempering.
Kitchen
Pint Glass Set (2-Pack)
16oz pint glass, peace sign etched on front. For the toast after the pop-up sells out.
Home
Cozy Blanket
Sherpa fleece throw blanket, JG monogram in the corner. For the couch or wherever Coffee with Chef gets filmed from.
Home
Throw Pillow
Square throw pillow, peace sign printed front and center. The most decorative thing on this list — no shame in that.
Home
Scented Candle — Chocolate Roulade
Soy candle scented like the chocolate roulade coming out of the kitchen — peace sign on the label.
Home
Coaster Set
Round coasters, peace sign printed front and center. Protects the counter from whatever's steaming or slightly on fire.
Home
Peace Sign Magnet
2" die-cut magnet, full peace sign design. Small, sturdy, sticks to anything metal — including the walk-in.
Home
Peace Sign Yard Sign
18"x24" yard sign, peace sign front and center. For the yard, the pop-up, or wherever needs a little Chef James Grill energy.
Tech
Laptop Sleeve
12" protective laptop sleeve, JG monogram on front. Protects the machine running the whole operation.
Tech
Phone Case
Tough, drop-protective phone case, peace sign on the back. Protects the phone that's live-streaming the whole operation.
Tech
Desk Mouse Pad
Rectangle desk mouse pad, peace sign in the corner. For the command-center setup running the whole empire.
Tech
AirPods Case
Protective AirPods case, peace sign on front. Small, sturdy, easy to spot in a bag.
Outdoor
Stainless Steel Water Bottle
12oz stainless steel bottle, JG monogram etched on front. Keeps drinks cold through a full service.
Outdoor
Stainless Steel Flask
6oz stainless flask, JG monogram engraved on front. For the toast after the pop-up sells out — the classy version.
Outdoor
Canvas Tote Bag
Organic canvas tote, peace sign printed front and center. Big enough for a chocolate order and a laptop.
Outdoor
Enamel Camp Mug
12oz enamel camp mug, peace sign on front. For the trips, the fire pit, and anywhere else off the grid.
Outdoor
Cooler Bag
Insulated cooler bag, peace sign on the front pocket. For the cookout, the beach, the tailgate — wherever the party's headed.
Stationery
Field Notes Journal
Hardcover ruled journal, peace sign on the front. For recipe notes, prep lists, and 3am ideas that need writing down.
Stickers
Sticker Pack — Chef Crest & Icons
A set of hand-illustrated stickers featuring the Chef James Grill crest, whisk & spatula, laurel wreath, and flame motifs. Vinyl, die-cut, ready to stick anywhere.
Stickers
Sticker Pack — Peace Sign Series
The peace-sign hand, isolated and ready to stick. Same sign that's on the cutting board, now for your laptop or water bottle.
All products are produced and fulfilled on-demand through Printify. Ships worldwide. Print-on-demand — no inventory, no waste.
Social Empire
20+ original accounts. Baltimore culture. Chef humor. Street-level wit. All part of the Chef James Grill universe.
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Inquiries
Private events, consulting, chocolate commissions, brand partnerships — bring me the brief.