Ayesha Nurdjaja
Ayesha Nurdjaja Ayesha Nurdjaja, Chef/partner + Culinary Director A Brooklyn native of Italian-Indonesian heritage, Ayesha Nurdjaja’s entrepreneurial spirit first led her topursue a business degree at Pace University. Shortly after receiving her degree, Ayesha realized foodwas her true passion and subsequently enrolled in the Institute of Culinary Education. She worked herway up the ranks at […]
Cesare Casella
Cesare Casella Cesare Casella is an acclaimed restaurateur, consultant, author and educator based in New York. He is best known as the chef with the rosemary and is rarely without a small bouquet springing from his jacket pocket — a nod to his childhood in Tuscany, where rosemary grew wild For over 35 years, Chef […]
Melissa Ben-Ishay
Melissa Ben-Ishay Melissa Ben-Ishay is the co-founder and CEO of Baked by Melissa, the New York-based dessert company celebrated for its handcrafted bite-size cupcakes and treats. Since it was founded in 2008, Baked by Melissa has opened 14 retail locations in the New York City metropolitan area and beyond, and now ships its products nationwide. […]
Jean Paul Medina
Chef Jean-Paul Medina Chef Jean-Paul Medina Chef Jean-Paul Medina is the Executive Chef/Director of F&B at Callicoon Hills where he develops unique and cuisine-appropriate menus for all outlets of the hotel (restaurant, beer garden, coffee shop, and banquet events). At Callicoon Hills, he creates elevated and delicious farm-to-table dishes, often working with farms right down […]
Dan Gonzalez
Dan Gonzalez Chef Dan Gonzalez – Executive Chef Chef Dan Gonzalez began his culinary career at the original Eldred Preserve as a sous chef. He returns to his roots, now as the Executive Chef, at the newly reimagined establishment, The Homestead Restaurant + Lounge. In the years since his time at the original Eldred Preserve, […]
John Botti
John Botti Chef John Botti – Farm-to-Table Chef, Events + Catering Chef Chef John Botti is renowned in the region for his use of local vendors and markets. A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Chef John’s culinary philosophy centers around incorporating the robust flavors of farm-fresh ingredients as not just a staple, but […]
Joel R. Trocino
Joel R. Trocino Executive Chef, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts Chef Joel Trocino joined Legends Hospitality Group as Executive Chef of Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in 2022. From catering, concessions, and private events to the museum café and pre-show dinners, Chef Joel is responsible for all food service provided at the 800-acre […]
Michael Symon
Michael Symon Michael Symon is a Cleveland nativeand chef known for his bold and flavorful cooking style. Growing upin a Greek and Sicilian family, he developed a passion for food and cooking from a young age. Afterattending culinary school, Michael honed his skills at some of the country’s top restaurants beforeopening his own establishments and […]
Melba Wilson
Melba Wilson James Beard nominee, Melba Wilson was “born, bred and buttered inHarlem.” Today she proudly represents her New York neighborhoodas one of the most successful African-Americanwomen in therestaurant and catering businesses. Her achievements are countlessand her reputation stellar. Her style, poise and love of entertaininghave made Melba’s Restaurant a New York landmark frequented bymusic, […]
Anne Burrell
Anne Burrell With her trademark spiky blonde hair and sparkling personality, Anne Burrell is the hugely popular and fan favorite host of Worst Cooks in America, Worst Cooks in America: Celebrity Edition, as well as the new Food Network series Vegas Chef Prize Fight. Burrell is an industry veteran and passionate teacher who prides herself […]
