No. 112
Kim Chauvin and
Her Wild American Shrimp!
The Banter
The Guys read some fan mail and discuss the reviews a couple of unusual restaurants–would you prefer drawbridges or beds?
The Conversation
The Restaurant Guys welcome Kim Chauvin, who tells us all about the American shrimp industry and the superior product of fresh, wild shrimp. She also talks about the hardships of hurricanes, as well as life in the family business.
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Kim Chauvin
As President and co-owner of the family-run David Chauvin’s Seafood Company & the new purchase of Kim Chauvin’s Seafood Company, Kim has helped transform the business into a cornerstone of the Gulf Coast economy. Together with her husband, David Chauvin, they now operate the largest warm-water shrimp-producing docks in the United States—a title earned through decades of hard work, innovation, and a fierce commitment to quality.
Kim also founded Down the Bayou Shrimp Tours, giving visitors an immersive, educational look into Louisiana’s commercial fishing world.
Her leadership ensures the seafood that hits your plate is 100% Louisiana wild-caught, handled with care, and steeped in tradition.
She is devoted to her roles as a businesswoman, seafood industry advocate, wife, mother, grandmother, and servant leader—currently serving as Councilwoman of District 8 in Terrebonne Parish in Louisiana.
THE INSIDE TRACK
The Guys hit it off with Kim Chauvin and even got invited to her boat blessing! They were impressed with the hearty stock shrimpers are made of, particularly during hurricanes.
"Francis: Your husband stayed on the boat. What is it like to ride out a category five hurricane on a boat?
Kim: Well, you have to realize it really wasn't a five hitting where we were.
Francis: Um, okay. Category three, then. I don't walk outside when it's thundering, okay?"
Kim Chauvin on
The Restaurant Guys Podcast 2005
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