Joanna DeChellis

1 week ago | clubandresortchef.com | Joanna DeChellis

Scott Craig, Executive Chef of Cullasaja Club in Highlands, N.C., has earned his Certified Club Culinary Director (CCCD) designation, marking another important milestone in a career built on trust, integrity, and impact. The CCCD certification, awarded by the Club + Resort Chef Association, is designed to validate the work of club leaders who go far beyond the plate.

3 weeks ago | clubandresortchef.com | Joanna DeChellis

Geoffrey Lanez, MBA, CEC, Executive Chef of The Patterson Club (Fairfield, Conn.), doesn’t waste movements. In the kitchen, on the competition floor, or in conversation, everything is deliberate. He leads with composure, coaches with energy, and cooks like he’s writing his résumé in real time. At The Patterson Club, where he has served as Executive Chef since 2019, Lanez has spent the past six years shaping a program defined by sharp execution, cultural fluency, and technical growth.

1 month ago | clubandresortchef.com | Joanna DeChellis

It started with a one-gallon kit and a little curiosity. Now it’s one of the most talked-about amenities at Naples (Fla.) Yacht Club, where beer is brewed just steps from the kitchen pass. Michael Katz, Director of Culinary, wasn’t setting out to become a brewer. He was just working through a Christmas gift. “I got a one-gallon brewing kit for Christmas,” says Katz. “It sat in the closet for six months before I finally tried it.”The first batch was a success. The second was not.

1 month ago | clubandresortchef.com | Joanna DeChellis

Shayne Taylor, Director of Culinary at Greensboro Country Club (Greensboro, N.C.), has officially earned the Certified Club Culinary Director (CCCD) certification from the Club + Resort Chef Association. With this achievement, Taylor joins an elite group of culinary professionals who have achieved this high level of distinction.

2 months ago | clubandresortchef.com | Joanna DeChellis

Club + Resort Chef has released the official recap video of PlateCraft, offering a dynamic look at the second installment of this unique culinary workshop. Hosted at Cullasaja Club in Highlands, N.C., the event brought together a tight-knit group of chefs focused on collaboration, creativity, and hands-on learning.