My name is Kent Thomas, and I’m the founder of Tails From the Bayou. I was born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, where seafood wasn’t always close by, but it was always on the table. I learned early on to appreciate the flavors of the Gulf and how powerful food can be when it’s shared with people you care about. After graduating from TSU and working as a middle school art teacher in Houston, I started preparing gumbo and boiled seafood for my coworkers—something that began as a side project but quickly grew into something much more.

In 2020, I launched Tails From the Bayou as a full catering business, combining my roots in Louisiana with the diverse seafood culture of Houston. I now provide custom raw bars, seafood towers, and full on-site catering for weddings, private events, and corporate gatherings. From sourcing oysters from the Gulf, Pacific, and Atlantic, to preparing seafood boils with flavor and care, I focus on quality, education, and customer experience. Every event is a chance to share a piece of where I come from—and that’s what drives me every day.