Meet Rolo

Hearty Comfort Meals was born out of a deep love for food, nature, and frontier living. What started as a hobby became a passion, then a way of life. I breathe cooking and dream recipes. From the moment I put on my chef's jacket and light the fire, I see life as an opportunity to inspire and teach the value of home cooked meals. It's a calling and a way of life. Our humble effort to bring the flavor of the frontier to the heart of the city.

Meet the Chef

Rolo Abanilla

My journey began in 2007, when I crafted my first culinary masterpiece. Okay...Pasta, to be precise. When I realized the complexity & simple elegance of ingredients, I came back to reality, I wanted to bring complexity and quality to simple everyday meals. That is how Hearty Comfort Meals began. My experience leading Marines and decades as a LEO came in handy, bringing discipline & preciseness, but nothing could prepare me for the great joy and satisfaction that Hearty Comfort Meals brings.

They Love

OUR FARM FAVORITES

When I see your posts and videos, my mouth waters! I made Pulled Pork sandwiches and Jalapeno Poppers the other day for the first time all because of you. Yum!! You inspire me! :)

Kelly M.

Rolo really puts his heart and soul into his cooking. His food is so delicious. His Jalapeño Poppers, Pulled Pork, Home-made Spicy Chili, Stuffed Cajun Chicken, and Lobster Rolls are not to be missed. He might even sing you a tune while he is making you some of his delicious food as he’s also quite the singer.

Deanna M.

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Fun

Facts

Favorite Sport

From pick-up games to High School Varsity Rolo has always loved basketball.


"Keep your head in the game"

Career

Starting in fastfood to serving in the Military, to Law and finally Chef.


"Follow your Dreams. Protect and to Serve"

Travel

Rolo's been everywhere, from: Australia & the Mid East to Japan and Canada.


"Travel the world and return down home"

Dreams

Be an astronomer & study the starts, play in the NBA and a singer.


"Follow your heart and give it your all"

Family

Rolo lives out in the country: has a Son, Daughter & pet Lab.


"Provide and nourish one meal at a time"

Friendship

Over 1,000 friends from different cultures, places and industries.


"All my friends like my cooking the best"


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