Today I set down with the Award-winning Executive Pastry Chef Max Santiago. He is a native Floridian, where he attended culinary school after serving in the United States Air Force. He has been drawing and sculpting ever since he was able to hold a pencil, and looks at the pastry field as canvas that allows him to express his creativity. Chef Max is uniquely skilled with over 29 years of experience in both award-winning fine dining restaurants and 5 Star, 5 Diamond hotels.
In the Fall of 2015 Chef Max felt it was time to begin a new chapter in his career, his first venture as a business partner was into the world of artisanal craft donuts! Where he was the cofounder, Executive Pastry Chef, and partner of The Salty Donut. It very quickly acquired huge success, drawing in huge crowds, and became a social media sensation!
In September of 2019, Chef Max stepped into his next venture, a partnership that created Blueprint Cookie Company. A gourmet cookie company which focuses on chef made, small batch, craft cookies. They use the highest quality ingredients and genuine, warm hospitality is their main goal.
Chef Max is currently one of the top, sought after Consulting Donut Chef’s in the world. He has helped open over 10 donut shops throughout different parts of the world. 
“The Donut King has returned” quoted from the May 2020 article in The Miami New Times, Chef Max has finally returned to his hometown and Native roots of South Florida! His new Donut Shop, named MAX’D OUT Artisanal Donuts by Chef Max Santiago, is set to open this December. Buckle up! 

You can find Chef Max on IG @chefmaxsantiago @maxdoutdonuts @blueprintcookies and on www.maxdoutdonuts.com  

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Theme music written and produced by Jared Dylan @jdylanmusic

Piano performance by Kevin Maddox @maddmaddox