CHARLOTTE, NC – Celebrity Chef Kevin Winston is helping those in need again this year through a partnership with the Harvest Center of Charlotte. The second annual “Cooking Up Hope” will provide 150 meals to those in need on Monday, Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. at the Harvest Center, located at 5415 Airport Drive in Charlotte. The celebrity chef will be cooking up a traditional Thanksgiving meal using recipes inspired by his late mother and grandmother.  About Chef Kevin Winston:                       Born in Missouri and raised in his family’s renowned Kansas City BBQ joint, Chef Kevin Winston was innately drawn to a career in the kitchen. The classically trained chef and father of two has worked in kitchens from coast to coast. Chef Kev’s down-home upbringing paired with his classical culinary training resulted in a cooking style that’s accessible and artful. His cooking philosophy is simple: healthy eating can, and should, be delicious and satisfying. In the 10 years since launching his business, Chef Kev landed high-profile jobs catering on tour for global pop stars, such as Justin Bieber and Chris Daughtry, and in the homes of professional athletes, such as Thomas Davis and Lance Stephenson. He also had the opportunity to cook for the late rapper Nipsey Hussle, comedian Jess Hilarious and Grammy Award-winning singer H.E.R.