Cole is a native of Arroyo Grande, California — born and raised in the same Central Coast community he now proudly serves. He's spent his whole life on this stretch of coast, and you can taste that local pride in everything that comes out of the fryer.
For as long as he can remember, Cole has been passionate about food — the cooking, the craft, and the joy of feeding people something made with care. That passion turned into Coop de Grill in 2025, built around a simple idea: do it by hand, do it right, and fry it in real beef tallow.
Above all, Cole is driven by the people he loves. He's a devoted family man and a man of faith, and his church and community are at the heart of why he does this. Coop de Grill isn't just a business — it's his way of bringing people together around a great meal.
An Arroyo Grande native serving his own community — the Central Coast isn't a market to Cole, it's home.
A lifelong love of cooking shows up in every hand-breaded tender and every scratch-made biscuit.
Built around faith and the people he loves, Coop de Grill proudly caters church events and family gatherings.
Coop de Grill began as a way to support a growing family — fielding catering inquiries with a newborn in his arms and a coffee going cold on the table. That's the spirit of the whole operation: hard work, heart, and showing up for the people who matter.
From church breakfasts of chicken and waffles to holiday parties and local pop-ups, Cole and his family pour themselves into every event. When you book Coop de Grill, you're not hiring a faceless caterer — you're inviting a family to your table.
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