Chefs' Council News
Meet our newest members.
Juan Contreras practices the beautiful art of pastry at Atelier Crenn in San Francisco where he and chef Dominique Crenn are inspired by nature to create aesthetically arresting dishes using modernist cuisine techniques...
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Richard Sanchez began cooking out of high school, which eventually led to stints in restaurant management as well. He earned a culinary degree from the California Culinary Academy (CCA) and has spent time in the kitchens of the Pebble Beach Resort and Spa and Elegant Events Catering... Read more »
Chefs' Council®
The CCD Innovation Chefs' Council® is a dynamic group of over 85+ food professionals whose expertise spans a broad range of categories: restaurant owners and operators, executive chefs, bakers, food writers, nutritionists, ethnic and health specialists, food service experts and even a barbecue guru. Their creativity, direct consumer contact and culinary knowledge help drive CCD Innovation product innovation while offering a unique perspective and incomparable guidance at strategic points throughout the process.
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