BUSY BEE CAFE

Clayman will compete in the Celebrity Chef Competition at Briar Chapel to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day on April 18th. 

Chef Jeremy Clayman let his hair down (literally) in an interview with the folks from Briar Chapel, a green community in Chapel Hill. 

Some highlights below.  Read the entire interview here.  

"As promised, we are continuing to share with you features from our local partners, restaurants, educators and friends as we take a look at sustainability from various angles - all leading up to Earth Day. Today we are pleased to hear from Chef Jeremy Clayman of the Busy Bee Cafe:" - Briar Chapel

When did you know you wanted to be a chef?  The profession found me. I started washing dishes at age 15, staying at work until 2 a.m. and worked my way up by doing prep and line work. I wanted to be a highschool English teacher and they wanted me to do all types of science and math – I was not feeling that – quit school twice. Wound up back in the kitchen and realized I could use my hands and be creative. I started taking it serious around 22 or 23… and decided that’s what I wanted to do. I had the opportunity to work for chef who was crazy (in a good way) that showed me the ropes. My dad was a banker – you know, shirt and ties – I never wanted to be that guy. Chef taught me I didn’t have to be that guy, but  I could still make a living and support my family. I can’t sing and can’t play guitar so this is the closest thing to being a rock star.