22: Serving Up Southern Flavor at Roy’s Grille with Chef Chris Williams

In this episode of Explore Lake Murray Country, host Kelly Hughes sits down with Chef Chris Williams, owner of Roy’s Grille and celebrated South Carolina Chef Ambassador. Chef Chris shares his journey from small-town beginnings in Olar, SC, to building one of the Midlands’ most beloved restaurants. He talks about the inspiration behind Roy’s Grille, his commitment to scratch-made southern cooking, and his experiences competing on the national stage at the World Food Championships. Listeners will hear about the role of food in the community, what makes Lake Murray Country’s culinary scene unique, and what’s next for Chef Chris as he represents the region in 2025. Roy’s Grille ⁠Check out our blog post about this episode!⁠ Explore Lake Murray Country is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Kelly Hughes and produced by the team at Brand Revolt.To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit ⁠https://thedmpn.com/⁠. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email ⁠[email protected]⁠.