Chef Oliver “Oli” Prudent, known as Chef Oli of Toasted Chef, is a Haitian-American chef, culinary educator, and creative force in the Boston food scene. He leads the Culinary Arts Training Program at the Salvation Army Kroc Center, where he trains aspiring chefs in classical technique and global flavor integration. Chef Oli’s classes are hands-on, fast-paced, and packed with insight- rooted in his mission to make professional cooking accessible, cultural, and deeply flavorful. Expect to learn, laugh, and leave inspired to cook boldly at home.