PIONEERING THE FUTURE OF FLAVOR
Our passionate culinary team is made up of innovative and experienced professionals with years of experience in foodservice. Their work combines food science, technology and the culinary arts to imagine the future of food. They draw on current trends and culinary insights from across our global network to create customized solutions for all of our clients. Using proprietary flavor research, our team of forward-thinking chefs aims to guide the next phase of foodservice. Individually, they've earned accolades across the industry, but together, they're crafting the future of flavor!
MEET THE TEAM
Golden Toques. American Academy of Chefs Fellows. Chefs of the Year. Our dedicated team of highly respected chefs has won some of the most prestigious awards in the industry. With their years of combined experience in food and technical know-how, they're able to elevate every Custom Culinary® customer to new heights. Take a moment to get to know these incredible chefs who can transform your brand through flavor and culinary expertise.
WHAT IGNITES OUR CHEFS' CULINARY SPIRIT?
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Scott Gilbert
Corporate Executive Chef - Industrial
WCEC, CEC, AAC, HGT
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"Build a foundation. Understand and respect where food comes from, including the techniques and nuances of each cuisine before you start putting your own stamp on it."
MiCHAEL HORNBACK
Director of Culinary
MPS, CEC, WCEC, CCA, CRC
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"How can we put sustainable health and nutrition components into what we create? How do we help operators menu items that are better for you, better for the planet?"
TREVOR COOK
“There is literally an infinite realm of cuisine. That’s what keeps me coming back — the chance to create something new, every single day.”
DANIEL DIAZ
"I have developed a passion for delivering elevated culinary experiences that exceed guest expectations!”
FRANCISCO DELGADO
"I still live by the advice my grandma gave me before I left for basic training. She told me, 'Mijo, be the best cook you can be every day, and always cook with love.'”
PETE O'DONNELL
"You can learn about food from anyone and everyone. Read all the books you can and talk to as many people as possible, because no one can ever know everything about food.”
YVONNE MAATOUK
"If serving others is truly your passion, you will find a way to make it happen no matter where life takes you. ”