Chef David Bancroft
Chef David Bancroft is a true southern chef who showcases local and sustainable ingredients with a nod to his Texas roots. His new chef-driven venture “Acre” opened in Auburn in September 2013.
Chef Jose Chesa
For Chef Jose Chesa, cooking is not just his job, it is his life. The son of an Aragonian chef, he was exposed to quality food from day one. He grew up cooking alongside his father and grandmother.
Chef Shaun Hergatt
Chef Shaun Hergatt is the executive chef of Juni, a boutique restaurant located within Manhattan’s Hotel Chandler. An intimate affair between the guest and chef, the 50-seat restaurant offers an evolving menu.
Chef Rob McDaniel
Chef Rob McDaniel is general manger and executive chef at SpringHouse restaurant at Russell Crossroads on Lake Martin. He is passionate about his grandmother’s cooking, supporting local farmers.
Chef Leonardo Maurelli
Chef Leonardo Maurelli attended Auburn University, graduating with a degree in hotel and restaurant management in 2003. He has served as executive chef of the famed Amsterdam Café in Auburn.
Chef Dallas Marsteller
Chef Dallas Marsteller’s first culinary memories began on her family’s farm just south of Newnan, Ga., with her great-great aunt’s cooking of fresh organic produce and livestock.
Meet Our 2014 Guest Chefs
