Chef Ben Willis-Becker

Private Chef in Knoxville
Chef Ben Willis-Becker
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KnoxvilleI travel up to 50 km

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Focused on creating an atmosphere that is welcoming and inviting, food that will leave someone wanting more, and service that makes everyone feel seen

I started washing dishes when I was 16, 31 years later I have learned so many skills in the kitchen and as a manager. I have always been interested in every aspect of a kitchen and management, which has helped me have a career filled with many different experiences. These experiences include working the line for a James Beard award winning chef, pastry chef at an Inn in Asheville, opening a farm to fork delicatessen, Instituting a compost program that help divert 2.3 tons of trash in 3 months, Executive chef for a corporation serving 500 guests a day, and events for up to 2000 guests

More about me

For me, cooking is...

Using heat to Kraft a product with a balance of flavors, textures, temperatures and aromas, that is beautiful in appearance and touches all senses.

I learned to cook at...

New England Culinary Institute rooted in classic French Technique and focused on local products, resources, farmers, chefs, and the community.

A cooking secret...

Using all my senses, eyes for awareness, hands to feel, ears to hear food cooking, nose to smell when something is done, mouth, to taste.

My menus

A taste of what I cook. Tell me about your event and I'll send you a proposal built around your guests, allergies and what's in season.

Types of cuisine I prepare

  • Local
  • Italian
  • Japanese

Book your experience with Chef Ben

Specify the details of your requests and the chef will send you a custom menu just for you.

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