Hometown
Newport
Chef Bio
Executive Chef, “Private Chef to The Stars” & Author of “Beyond My Chef Coat” Kevin has over 24 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He was named “Top Chef” by Las Vegas Food & Wine and is the winner of “Top Celebrity Chef Showdown” He has been a Chef Expert for Gordon Ramsay and appeared as a Featured Chef on Food Network’s Chef Wanted, Great Food Truck Race & Beat Bobby Flay, as well as The Today Show, Nationally Syndicated Better Show, CT Style, Pickler & Ben, Fox Morning Show & The Rhode Show among others. He is also an advocate for such charities as Boston Children’s Hospital & The Light Foundation. Chef Kevin’s creativity in the kitchen & on the screen has not gone unnoticed. Having served as Executive Chef at such New England landmarks as 156 Bistro, Centro Martini & Washington Square Tavern, He has since Launched a successful Private Chef Company and become one of the most sought after Chef’s in the industry, working with some great people including; John Legend, Giuliana Rancic, Kathie Lee & Hoda, Isiah Thomas, Jim Courier, Little Big Town, Various New England Patriots & Red Sox players and coaches, among others. You never know what he’ll do next so keep your eyes peeled for this seasoned Chef, and if you find him in a city near you take your taste buds on an Epic Journey with Chef Kev D!
How long have you been working with Big City Chefs?
Since 2014
If I were a spice, I would be…
Crystalized Ginger; sweet with a kick!
My favorite local purveyors, artisans, and farmers:
Eva’s Greens, Sweet Berry, Farms, Dacastro’s Farm, Keel Vodka
What I love about cooking and hospitality…
Connecting with people through amazing food, wine and conversation
What are your top three go-to pantry items?
Salt, citrus, housemade stock