Alfresco Mobilista (or “AlfMob” for short) was created by Adams & Julie Hayne  for their love of food, entrepreneurial spirit and just wanting to spend more time together.  After all, being a chef doesn’t allow much time at home or anywhere else.  The name Alfresco Mobilista came from “Alfresco” for eating outdoors – and “Mobilista” for on the move.  And we are excited to bring our rockin’ fare straight to you! 

My love for food came at an early age as a latchkey kid in the early 80s.  I would get home from school and make my own snacks or help my parents and grandmother in the kitchen.  I washed dishes and delivered food during summer vacations by bicycle until high school.  While in my early 20s as a young Marine I would cook for my fellow jarheads, taking any chance to relax from long weeks spent in the field preparing for deployment.  Upon getting out of the Marines, I chose to use my GI Bill to enter Johnson & Wales University, and make my hobby a career.  While earning my bachelors degree I made some lifelong friends at Kiawah Resort under my mentors Anthony DiBernardo and Jonathan Hagins, whom I owe so much in molding me into a better cook.

I spent eight amazing years in Charleston at such well known restaurants as Coast Bar & Grill and Sette Restaurant honing my skills until Jonathan Hagins gave me the opportunity of Chef de Partie at Sea Island Resort in Georgia.  From there I moved home to Columbia to become the Head Chef at the Palmetto Club and then Chef de Cuisine at the Blue Marlin.  After spending so much time learning from others – whether catering large weddings and events on the coast or local Columbia events - my dream of owning my own business continued to build. 
 
At Alfresco Mobilista we are bringing fresh mobile bistro fare to the masses. Our approach is a creative spin on old favorites and some new ideas. Our cuisine is simple southern food with a Latin and Mediterranean twist. Come check us out for lunch or hire us to come cater your next event.