Chef Toole

Hi everybody!

I am Derrick Toole, the owner of Piece of Potato. I’m excited to bring this idea of transforming a potato into meal to everyone in Aiken, SC and the surrounding areas.

I bring nearly 25 years of experience to Piece of Potato.

As a veteran of the United States Marine Corp, I was a series' guide at graduation and served as a Food Service Specialist. I learned discipline, leadership and teamwork. Some of my closest friendships began during this time. Once a Marine, always a Marine!

I started my civilian career in the food industry as a dishwasher  and cook at the Historic Westside Bowery and eventually became the general manager of a national food corporation. Gratefully, those experiences shaped my culinary expertise and laid that foundation for where I am now. 

Here’s a little bit more about me…

I am the father to four beautiful children – 3 girls and one boy. They keep me busy but motivated! Beginning this business, allowing them to see me work and be a part of the action has been the highlight of this journey so far.

My oldest daughter, a rising college sophomore, receives the orders while my youngest daughter, 3 years old, hands out the drinks in her Piece of Potato hat. My son is already preparing a kid’s menu while my middle daughter is negotiating gifts for handing out menus to customers.

Outside of being a father, I enjoy football and dogs. I am a Carolina Panthers’ fan! I am more like a fanatic but don’t tell anyone. One of my goals this upcoming NFL season is to go to a Carolina Panthers’ home game with all my kids.

My love for dogs began in elementary school with a family dog named Missy. Nowadays, I am a dog-dad to two boxer pit bulls- a girl and boy. We will welcome some new pups in a few weeks. Yes, the girl is pregnant!

Thank you so much for visiting our website!

I represent a team that is dedicated to quality food with excellent customer service.

I look forward to meeting you in business,

Chef Toole