Marcus Delray
Founder & CEO
The visionary behind East coast wings. Marcus turned a family wing recipe into a coast-to-coast culinary movement rooted in bold flavors and community soul.
Est. 2008
About East Coast Wings
Our journey from a single kitchen in Saint John to a beloved east coast wings destination across the United States — built on bold flavors, honest craft, and community.
15+
Years of Bold Flavor
Our Story
How East Coast Wings Began
It all started in 2008 with a small kitchen, a hand-written recipe card, and an obsession with the perfect wing. Founder Marcus Delray grew up on the coast of New Brunswick, where family cookouts meant big batches of crispy, sauced-up chicken wings shared around a fire. That memory never left him.
When Marcus opened the first East coast wings location on Russell Street in Saint John, he had one goal: serve the kind of east coast wings that made people close their eyes on the first bite. No shortcuts. No frozen product. Just fresh, bold, and unapologetically delicious food.
Word spread fast. Within two years, lines stretched around the block every Friday night. By 2014, East coast wings had expanded beyond New Brunswick, bringing that same coastal soul to new communities across the United States. Today, we serve thousands of guests every week — and every plate still honors that original recipe card.
Our Mission
"To craft bold, unforgettable east coast wings that bring people together — one perfectly sauced plate at a time."
Our Values
What We Stand For
Every decision we make — from sourcing ingredients to welcoming guests — is guided by these core principles.
Fresh Ingredients
We source locally whenever possible and never compromise on quality. Fresh means flavor — every single time.
Community First
East coast wings was born from community cookouts and family tables. We exist to bring people together around great food.
Uncompromising Quality
From our signature sauces to our crispy-every-time cooking method, quality is non-negotiable at every step.
Genuine Hospitality
Every guest deserves to feel welcome. We train our team to serve with warmth, respect, and real care.
The People Behind the Flavor
Meet Our Team
Passionate, driven, and obsessed with wings — our team is the heart of everything East coast wings delivers.
Priya Nair
Head Chef & Recipe Developer
With 12 years in professional kitchens, Priya is the architect of our signature sauces and the culinary genius who keeps our menu innovative and irresistible.
James O'Brien
Operations Director
James ensures every East coast wings location runs with precision and warmth. His systems keep quality consistent whether you're dining in Saint John or across the country.
Sofia Reyes
Guest Experience Manager
Sofia champions the guest journey from first visit to loyal regular. Her hospitality philosophy is simple: every person who walks in should leave happier than they arrived.
Our Journey
A History of Bold Flavor
From a single recipe card to a beloved east coast wings institution — here's how we got here.
2008
The First Wing Is Served
Marcus Delray opens the original East coast wings kitchen on Russell Street in Saint John, NB. Armed with a family recipe and a cast-iron fryer, the first 50 orders sell out in under two hours.
2010
The Sauce Lab Opens
Demand for new flavors pushes Priya Nair to create a dedicated sauce development kitchen. The "Coastal Heat" and "Gold Rush Honey" sauces are born — still fan favorites today.
2013
Second Location Opens
After five years of lines out the door, East coast wings opens its second location in Moncton. The expansion marks the beginning of a regional brand with national aspirations.
2017
Franchise Program Launches
East coast wings introduces its franchise model, empowering passionate food entrepreneurs across the United States to carry the brand into new communities with full training and support.
2020
Online Ordering & Delivery
East coast wings launches its digital ordering platform, making it possible for guests to Order Now from anywhere for pickup or delivery — bringing bold wings straight to your door.
2024
12 Locations & Growing
East coast wings now operates 12 locations across the United States and Canada, serving over 50,000 guests per month. The mission remains unchanged: bold flavors, genuine hospitality, and the best east coast wings around.