✓ Got a deal Status unconfirmed Season 1, Ep. 11 🍽️ Food & Drink

Chef In Black on Shark Tank

Chef in Black is a specialty food brand. It offers prepared gourmet products aimed at consumers who want restaurant-style flavors at home without extensive cooking, shopping for specialty ingredients or spending hours in the kitchen.

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⏱ Chef In Black in 30 seconds

The ask$50K for 10%Valued at $500K
In the tankDeal: $50K for 40%With Barbara
After the showNot confirmedNo public record either way
TodayStatus unconfirmed

Chef In Black Shark Tank deal

Asked for: $50,000 for 10%
Asking valuation: $500K
Result: Deal
Final deal: $50,000 for 40%
Deal valuation: $125K
Shark: Barbara Corcoran
Founders: Dorene Humason
From: Folsom, CA
Aired: Jan 8, 2010

Asked

$500K

Got

$125K

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The pitch

Dorene Humason from Folsom, CA pitched Chef In Black in Shark Tank Season 1, Episode 11 (aired Jan 8, 2010). They asked for $50,000 in exchange for 10% equity, valuing the business at $500K. The entrepreneurs walked away with a deal from Barbara Corcoran: $50,000 for 40%. That put the final valuation at $125K, 75% below what they originally asked for.

What happened to Chef In Black after Shark Tank?

Status unconfirmed Last checked November 1, 2026

Our checks

Nov 1, 2026: Removed the link to the company's website because the domain is parked or for sale.

We couldn't confirm whether Chef In Black is still operating. Its website did not respond at our last check (November 2026). Readers can share updates in the reviews.

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Frequently asked questions

Did Chef In Black get a deal on Shark Tank?

Yes. Chef In Black got a deal with Barbara Corcoran for $50,000 and 40% equity.

Which Shark invested in Chef In Black?

Barbara Corcoran invested in Chef In Black on Season 1 of Shark Tank. Note that some on-air deals change or fall through during due diligence.

Is Chef In Black still in business?

We couldn't confirm whether Chef In Black is still operating. Its website did not respond at our last check (November 2026). Readers can share updates in the reviews.

What season and episode was Chef In Black on Shark Tank?

Chef In Black appeared in Season 1, Episode 11, which first aired on January 8, 2010.

Where can I buy Chef In Black?

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What was Chef In Black's valuation on Shark Tank?

The founders valued Chef In Black at $500,000 when they entered the Tank, and the final deal valued it at $125,000.