meet the chef

Hailing from the foothills of East Tennessee, Chef Douglas Walls brings a lifetime of grit, heart, and culinary mastery to every plate. Born in West Virginia but raised in the rolling hills of Asheville, he grew up on a family farm where hard work and fresh, home-cooked meals shaped his love for honest, flavorful food. From those early days helping in the kitchen to becoming the executive chef at the prestigious Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove, Chef Walls has honed his skills through real-world experience, including appearances on Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen,  Supermarket Stakeout, and Guy's Chance of a Lifetime, as well as local news channels highlighted his Southern-rooted style—blending comfort, ingenuity, and creativity—while proving his ability to thrive under pressure. As he often shares, these exhilarating chapters fuel his passion for serving people through food, whether on national TV or at events with King of the Grill Catering.