Wilbur Mitcham

Politician

1923 – 2003

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Who was Wilbur Mitcham?

Wilbur Mitcham was an internationally renowned southern chef from Macon, Georgia. Mitcham briefly served in the U.S. Army as a field artilleryman during World War II but was medically discharged due to health reasons. Upon his discharge from the Army he went to New York City where he learned his culinary skills as an understudy to a famous Asian Chef cook. Mitcham returned to Macon and landed a position as a short order cook with Len Berg's Restaurant in 1943. "Chef", as he was so affectionately known by his constituents and friends, served as the senior chef cook of Len Berg's Restaurant for over 60 years until he took ill. He cooked for the likes of such famous celebrities as Ben Hogan, Sam Snead and Joe Dimaggio. Mitcham is featured in several Southern culinary arts publications. He is listed in the New Georgia Encyclopedia and The 1842 Inn as a regional cook of note. He was made famous throughout the state of Georgia and beyond for his "HMFPIC" along with several of his other original recipes. Mitcham was married for over 60 years to the former Annie Mae Leonard. He supported her and his 13 children until his untimely demise on Fathers Day in 2003.

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Born
Dec 10, 1923
Also known as
  • Wilbur "Chef" Mitcham
Children
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Jun 15, 2003

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on July 23, 2013

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