Marcus Samuelsson brings his world to your table

Marcus Samuelsson’s food speaks. Sometimes in berbere and brown butter, other times in lingonberries or crisp, golden chicken skin. It tells the story of an Ethiopian childhood, Swedish upbringing, and Harlem home filled with music, memory, and movement.

Think you’ve tasted it all? Welcome to uncharted flavor territory.

A chef who chases flavor everywhere

Marcus's journey hasn’t followed a script. A young chef perfecting sauces in Switzerland, earning a historic New York Times review in Manhattan, opening Red Rooster on 125th Street and turning it into a cultural landmark. Then came the books, the shows, the James Beard Awards. And when the city needed him most, a community kitchen that served over 250,000 meals.

Now, the same creative energy is arriving at your door, packed and plated with purpose.

Where heritage meets innovation

Marcus’s food philosophy lives in the in-between. Between tradition and invention, roots and reinvention. It’s why injera might share the plate with fried chicken, or mac and cheese carries a whisper of nutmeg. These dishes aren’t nostalgic. They’re alive, shaped by experience and curiosity, and always pushing forward.

His accolades range from Top Chef wins to Vogue spreads to a shelf full of Emmys and Beard medals. But the moments he returns to are quieter: a C-CAP student who opened their own kitchen. A Harlem grandmother reminded of Sunday dinners. A conversation over a plate that opened something bigger.

It’s a mission that mirrors CookUnity’s: to connect, to surprise, and to bring truly memorable meals into the rhythm of real life.

Your invitation to the table

And yes, before you ask, his iconic chicken & waffles made the cut. That was a non-negotiable for us.

Starting now, Marcus’s most personal dishes are available on CookUnity.

Imagine cracking into M’s Famous Chicken & Waffles—crisp, juicy, and finished with a slick of miso hot honey that hits every note: sweet, salty, umami, unforgettable. And if you’re in the mood for something lighter but no less bold, his Masala-Spiced Shrimp with Coconut Turmeric Rice brings coastal heat and vibrant flavor in one bright, beautiful plate.

Calling these recipes would be an understatement. They’re part of his story. And now, they can be part of yours.

This experience goes beyond convenience (though that’s a nice bonus). It’s access to food that usually requires months-ahead reservations, brought into the pace of your everyday life. Restaurant-level technique. Globetrotting inspiration. Zero pretense. Just thoughtful meals made for real people who love to eat well.

Marcus has always used food to bring people together, across cities, continents, and now, kitchens just like yours. Because the best meals aren’t just eaten. They’re remembered, shared, and felt.

The world of Marcus Samuelsson is officially on the menu.

Bold flavors, big stories, and a seat at the chef’s table, right in your own kitchen.

Explore his debut menu. Go ahead, get your global gourmet on.