Houston chef helps others break into the food industry [Video]

HOUSTON — A Houston-based private chef is using his passion for baking to help others who want to follow in his footsteps.

These days, Holmes’ clientele list consists of celebrities and politicians, but it wasn’t always that way. 

“Within the first year of me trying to start a business, it failed and I ended up homeless,” Holmes said.

Holmes said thanks to the helping hands of a few friends, he made it through those tough times. Now, he’s dedicated to paying it forward.

“When somebody opens up the door for me I’m trying to get everybody in. I put a footstool. I keep it open and say come on y’all we in there,” he said.

To accomplish his goal, chef Willie created a competition called “The Masked Baker.”

“What I’m trying to do is get …