What happens when you coincidentally introduce a chef to the person that inspired their career? At Chef Works, you take it as an opportunity to build community and connection, and be witness to the incredible story that comes from it. While Chef Amanda Rios and Chef Kevin Mitchell may not have crossed paths until recently,FIND OUT MORE |
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Candy for a Change: Chef Works Raises Money for Urban League of San Diego County
This February, the Chef Works Wellness Committee is proud to support the Urban League of San Diego County, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to assist African Americans and other underserved people to achieve social and economic equality. In celebration of Black History Month and Valentine’s Day, Chef Works is donating the proceeds of ourFIND OUT MORE |
January Chef of Chef Works: Chef Stef Kelly
When Chef Stef Kelly decided to go to culinary school, she had already spent over a decade working as an English teacher in Boston, Prague, and Los Angeles. She discovered her love of the culinary arts at a young age, eventually founding a successful candy business and making a name for herself in the industry.FIND OUT MORE |
Chef Works Remembers a Jam-Packed 2023
As we bid farewell to another year, let’s take a moment to relish in the highlights that so many individuals — both those who work within the company and those within the community whom Chef Works serves — have created throughout 2023. From the latest culinary trends to chef spotlights and innovative kitchen apparel, ChefFIND OUT MORE |
At Table 1807, Chefs Get More Than Great Conversation
Step into a world where culinary expertise meets community connection as two passionate chefs, Michael Kitano and Remrick Clemente, embark on a journey that started at a Chef Works-hosted ‘Table 1807’ mixer. What began as a road trip from LA to San Diego turned into the development of an exciting Asian-American fusion pop-up experience.FIND OUT MORE |
Chef Works & Arbella Fashion Ltd. Celebrate the Opening of Newest LEED-Certified Factory
In September 2022, Chef Works unveiled our brand new factory in Sreepur, Bangladesh. In attendance at the opening ceremony were Managing Director of Arbella Fashion LTD, Ziaul Hasan; CEO of Chef Works, Neil Gross; President of Chef Works, Joshua Gross; Vice President of Global Supply Chain and Operations, Enrique Perez; Managing Director of Arbella Fashion LTD,FIND OUT MORE |
Chef Works is proud to announce our special edition Maui Apron
In the aftermath of the devastating wildfires that swept through Maui in August 2023, thousands of residents continue to lack the resources that are necessary to heal and rebuild. In an effort to provide monetary support, as well as express our solidarity, Chef Works is proud to announce our special edition Maui Apron, made inFIND OUT MORE |
Host Like a Pro: 7 Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Hosting
Baste the turkey and grab the lights — the holidays are in full swing! From checking off the shopping list to hosting a full house, it’s easy to get caught up in the stressful hustle and bustle of the holiday season. No matter what you celebrate though, it’s all worth it when you dive intoFIND OUT MORE |
November Chef of Chef Works: DuVal Warner
Chef Duval Warner’s journey into the culinary world might seem anything but ordinary. Ten days after retiring from the U.S. military, he went straight into culinary school, trading his combat boots for chef’s whites. But as he shares, the kitchen and the military have a lot more in common than we might think. Connecting hisFIND OUT MORE |
October Chef of Chef Works: Alvin Cailan
In culinary school, Chef Alvin Cailan wrote a blog about not wanting to become a celebrity chef. “I was actually anti-behind-the-camera,” he candidly told Chef Works. However, life had different plans. Chef Alvin not only went on to create the wildly successful concept, Eggslut; he also claimed his spot in the spotlight as host ofFIND OUT MORE |