The ESPN Moment I Never Saw Coming: Chef Hoppie Behind the Scenes with the Dallas Cowboys

Chef Hoppie shares the unexpected ESPN moment highlighting his work with Dallas Cowboys stars Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott and CeeDee Lamb.

Chef Hoppie x Fan Like a Pro: When Football Culture Goes Beyond the Game

Explore Chef Hoppie’s “Fan Like a Pro” campaign with Travis Hunter and discover how food, football, sports, and culture come together beyond the game.

From the Kitchen to HBO: The Chef Behind a Dallas Cowboys Hard Knocks Moment

Chef Hoppie shares his experience cooking for CeeDee Lamb during HBO Hard Knocks with the Dallas Cowboys and fueling an NFL athlete during COVID.

Chef Hoppie x New Money: From the Kitchen to the Conversation on Innovation, Business & Entrepreneurship

Chef Hoppie shares his journey on New Money, discussing personal branding, entrepreneurship, authenticity, and building a business beyond the kitchen.

Chef Hoppie x Emeril Tailgates: From the Kitchen to the Table With Chef Emeril Lagasse

Discover Chef Hoppie's journey from the kitchen to the screen on Emeril Tailgates, where food, BBQ, and sports culture collide. Read about his inspiring sit-down with culinary legend Chef Emeril ...

Football Has a Flavor—and I Got to Be Part of It…

Chef Hoppie joins Chili’s for a college football rivalry game, bringing together food, fans, sports, culture, and unforgettable game-day energy.

The Chef Got Called Into the Game, and I Was Ready!

What happens when a chef gets called into the world of college football, entertainment, and brand culture? Chef Hoppie steps beyond the kitchen for the Dos Equis CFB Tailgate Throwdown “Real Ones” ...

When Chef Hoppie Hit the Streets: Inside My Nike Air Max “Maxxed Out” Moment

Chef Hoppie reflects on being featured in Nike’s Air Max “Maxxed Out” and “Of the Street” campaign and what the experience meant for his journey.

What’s Your Sauce? The Secret Ingredient That Makes You Stand Out

What’s your sauce? Chef Hoppie reflects on Nike’s “It’s In The Sauce” campaign and explores the creativity, passion, entrepreneurship, and X-factor that make chefs stand out beyond the kitchen.

Chef Hoppie: Inside the Dallas Wings’ First-Ever Sports Performance Chef Program

The Dallas Wings are redefining team culture with the appointment of Manwell “Chef Hoppie” McLean as their first-ever Sports Performance Chef. From his early days baking for Deion Sanders to fuelin...