Devin Jarmon cultivates the taste of the Lowcountry as a freelance chef (admire some of her beautiful and unique dishes on instagram @_yes.chef_) and owner of Jarmon’s Co. She worked her way up as many young aspiring chefs do, starting out in pizza and working her way through the stations, studying and experimenting on her time off, and never stopping pushing.
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My husband and I currently reside in the Summerville/Ladson area where we raise our two young boys, Bodie (3) and Waylon (8 mo).
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I think Covid hit us all hard. I felt really lost that March 2020, but I pulled it together. I made a plan with my husband and we built Jarmon’s Co. Right now, we have three hot sauces: Holy City Heat (the milder of the 3), Holy City Golden Fuego (habanero based), and Holy City Hell (featuring Carolina reapers). We source our peppers at local markets here in Charleston.
Our process is unique and requires real detail. I ferment and produce every ingredient myself if possible. This is truly a Charleston sauce. I’ve made it a point to work with the food and beverage community here, and a few places are carrying our products: New York Butcher Shoppe- Daniel Island, Johnny Focaccia Truck, Black Pearl Oyster, The Southern General. We hope to continue cultivating those relationships and add more locations in the future, so keep an eye out for that! We are also proud to ship nationwide from jarmonsco.com.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Poke Bros., Five Loaves Cafe, Tiki Taco, and Antica Napoli Pizzeria
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
3-4 years
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
Southern Italy– I would love to visit Apulia.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
American Beauty is one of my favorites. Very thought provoking. TV would probably be something like The Witcher or Vikings.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
On the other side of fear is everything you’ve ever dreamed.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Visit a Michelin star restaurant
Q: What is your go to band when you cant decide what to listen to?
The Eagles– old but gold
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
Lex Friedman because of his calm nature and thought provoking responses. Probably Sweetwater.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
The people of Summerville make this community what it is.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Probably a restaurateur
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I know the words to every song from The Wiggles.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Anywhere with my husband and my kids. Gratitude makes any place beautiful.
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
December, Thanksgiving, and my birthday of course
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Cod Father
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My children
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Fresh cut grass
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Love, Comfort, Laughter
