My Story
Chef Thony Clarke aka The Mango Man set roots in Madison, WI and soon after, opened his food cart, Mango Man Latin Soul Food, in 2003.
Over the ensuing decades, he expanded his Afro-Latino, family-run, business into event vending, catering, and the Cafe Costa Rica restaurants. In 2017, he established the Mango Man Cooks! food line.
Increasingly with each of these endeavors, Thony built a strong relationship and worked closely with the larger local food movement and he has become well-known in the community.
While his goal was to grow his business, he ended up doing one better than that and, more importantly, nurtured and grew the
Mango Man Cooks! brand.
Chef Thony describes the purpose of his venture as twofold, “My primary goal is to give my family a better life, but there’s more to why this is important to me. Being involved in the local food movement, I know people facing barriers to employment can find hope and opportunities.
I want to help them find a way to be part of the positive work. I hope to be able to inspire and mentor other new entrepreneurs.
Our Process
Discover how we craft our signature sauces from the freshest ingredients to the final delicious product, ensuring top quality and taste every step of the way
Sourcing Ingredients
Chef Thony Clarke personally selects the freshest vegetables and highest quality spices to ensure our sauces start with the best ingredients.
Preparing the Base
Fresh vegetables are cleaned, chopped, and combined with ground spices, ready for mixing.
Blending and Cooking
Ingredients are mixed in precise proportions and cooked at controlled temperatures to develop the perfect flavor.
Quality Testing
Each batch is tasted by Chef Thony to ensure it meets the high standards of Mango Man Cooks!
Packaging and Delivery
The sauce is poured into sterilized jars, sealed, labeled, and delivered fresh to your table.
