Chef Adrianna “Chef Adrii” Colon is the Founder, Owner, and Executive Chef of Adrii’s Kitchen, a full-service catering company based in Queens, New York. Founded in 2018, Adrii’s Kitchen has grown from selling homemade dinner plates into a trusted culinary company serving corporate clients, schools, government agencies, weddings, private events, film and television productions, and large-scale community gatherings throughout the Tri-State area. Today, the company has the capacity to serve up to 1,500 guests daily, while maintaining the personal touch and hospitality that have become hallmarks of the Adrii’s Kitchen experience.

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Born and raised in Spanish Harlem, Chef Adrii proudly embraces her Guyanese and Puerto Rican heritage, bringing together the bold flavors and traditions of Caribbean, Latin, and American comfort food. Her culinary style is a reflection of her upbringing, her culture, and the vibrant communities that have shaped her. Her philosophy is simple: every bite should have personality, tell a story, and leave guests wanting more.

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Chef Adrii is known for creating memorable dishes that combine familiar comfort foods with unexpected twists. Signature creations such as the Harlem-Inspired Chopped Cheese Empanada, Wooh! Wings, and Avocado Salmon Bites have helped establish Adrii’s Kitchen as a brand recognized for bold flavors, creative menus, and heartfelt hospitality.

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At Adrii’s Kitchen, food is designed to be inclusive and accessible. The company’s made-to-order approach allows the culinary team to accommodate a wide range of dietary needs, including halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and allergy-conscious menus. Adrii’s Kitchen proudly operates as a halal-certified kitchen with no beef or pork, allowing the company to serve a diverse range of clients and communities.

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Beyond the kitchen, Chef Adrii is a passionate entrepreneur, mentor, and advocate for creating opportunities through food. As a certified NYC and NYS M/WBE, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey-certified business, and NYC Department of Education vendor, she is committed to building a company that creates economic opportunity while delivering exceptional culinary experiences.

Chef Adrii also believes deeply in investing in the next generation. Through Adrii’s Kitchen, she provides young people and aspiring culinary professionals with hands-on experience, mentorship, workforce development, and opportunities to explore careers in food, hospitality, and entrepreneurship. Her goal is not only to build a successful business, but to use that success to open doors for others.

Chef Adrii’s entrepreneurial journey and culinary creativity have been recognized through opportunities to participate in prestigious culinary events, including multiple appearances at the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival. These experiences have allowed her to share her food, story, and perspective while continuing to establish her presence within New York City’s dynamic culinary community.

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Whether she is preparing an intimate private chef dinner, catering a corporate luncheon, feeding hundreds of guests at a community event, supporting a film production, or mentoring the next generation of culinary professionals, Chef Adrii brings the same passion, creativity, and commitment to every table.

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At the heart of her work is one mission:

To serve every guest with exceptional food, genuine hospitality, and an experience they’ll never forget.