Chef Ben Shewry
Here are a few points that chef Shewry delivered to the 500 in attendance:
The biggest thing for a young chef is to find a true mentor.
Putting quality of food ahead of profit.
Creative freedom & independence of a small kitchen.
What is important to a restaurant? How chef, staff and guests feel. The amount of yourself you put out, you'll get back 1000x times.
You don't take more than you need
To be a lover of eating, you need to take care of the environment. You need to have a love of cooking.
"My family inspire me to be the best I can be" <-- this was so poignant, heartfelt and sincere. It was tough to fight back misty eyes. Ben acknowledged his wife and was so thankful that she was the great mother she was to raise their 3 children.
The best food is that which is manipulated the least. Cooking should be raw and real; full of emotion. Food is the most defining character.
Chef Ben Shewry
Here are a few points that chef Shewry delivered to the 500 in attendance:
The biggest thing for a young chef is to find a true mentor.
Putting quality of food ahead of profit.
Creative freedom & independence of a small kitchen.
What is important to a restaurant? How chef, staff and guests feel. The amount of yourself you put out, you'll get back 1000x times.
You don't take more than you need
To be a lover of eating, you need to take care of the environment. You need to have a love of cooking.
"My family inspire me to be the best I can be" <-- this was so poignant, heartfelt and sincere. It was tough to fight back misty eyes. Ben acknowledged his wife and was so thankful that she was the great mother she was to raise their 3 children.
The best food is that which is manipulated the least. Cooking should be raw and real; full of emotion. Food is the most defining character.