Our chefs are world-renowned for their originality, unique styles and unmatched creativity. Amazingly, they are frequently willing to share their secrets. Select a chef below to meet South Carolina’s culinary greats… Don’t see your favorite South Carolina chef? Fill out our Make a Recommendation form and let us know!
Chef Donald Barickman - Celebrated Chef and Founder of Magnolias, Charleston
Chef Sean Brock - Executive Chef of McCrady's Restaurant, Charleston
Chef Robert Carter - Executive Chef, Peninsula Grill, Charleston
Chef James Clark - Executive Chef of WaterScapes, Myrtle Beach
Chef Michael Cowan - Executive Chef of Boathouse II, Hilton Head Island
Chef Kurt D'Aurizio - Chef of Divine Fish House/Director of Cuisine, Divine Dining Group
Chef Aaron Deal - Executive Chef of Tristan, Charleston
Chef Nathalie Dupree - Cookbook author and James Beard Winner
Tyler Florence - Acclaimed Cookbook Author and Food Network Celebrity
Shaun Garcia - Chef de Cuisine of Soby's, Greenville
Kay General and Steve Elliott - Innkeepers at General Elliott Inn's restaurant, Aiken
Anthony Gray - Executive Chef of High Cottton, Greenville & Charleston
Chef Steven Greene - Executive Chef of Devereaux's, Greenville
Chef Patty Griffey - Chef and co-owner of Abingdon Manor, Latta
Kevin Johnson - Sous Chef of Anson, Charleston
Chef Mike Lata - Executive Chef/Co-owner of FIG, Charleston
Chef Frank Lee - Executive Chef of Slightly North of Broad & Old Post House Village, Charleston
Matt Lee and Ted Lee, aka The Lee Bros. - Cookbook Authors and Boiled Peanut Entrepreneurs
Chef Brett McKee - Chef and Owner of Oak Steakhouse, Charleston
Chef Vicky Ann Moore - Chef of Lazy Goat, Greenville
Chef Julian Pernell, Jr. - Executive Chef and Instructor, School of HRTM - University of South Carolina
Chef Robert Stehling - Owner & Operator of Hominy Grill, Charleston
John Martin Taylor, aka “Hoppin’ John” - Cookbook Author
Chef Barry "Fatback" Walker - Executive Chef of Mac's on Main, Columbia
Chef Michelle Weaver - Executive Chef of Charleston Grill
Chef Charles Zeran - Chef of Four Moons, Orangeburg