Dinner in the Meadow Chefs for 2024
Each year, we are extremely fortunate to have a lineup of outstanding chefs from our area who donate their time and culinary expertise to support our efforts, and this year will be no exception! Please check back often as we will be continually updating our website to highlight this year’s chefs and their menu creations!
We encourage you to patronize their businesses and offer gratitude for being a part of our event.
If you are a chef or food artisan interested in participating in this year’s Dinner in the Meadow, we want to hear from you!
Please complete this short online questionnaire and we will be in touch with more information soon!
As our menu comes together, see each chef’s creations with their bio.
Chef Kyle Wilkerson
Kyle Wilkerson, of Wilkerson Catering & Co. was born and raised in Durham, NC. Chef Wilkerson credits his love for southern inspired dishes and farm-to-table cooking to the time spent in the kitchen with his mom, his Mema, his Nannie, and his Poppa Paul. Kyle attended culinary school at Wake Technical Community College. Following graduation in 2007, he found himself in numerous high-end kitchens…
Chef Stephanie Klos
We are excited to announce that Chef Stephanie Klos has joined the 21c Museum Hotel Durham’s Counting House! After growing up in Sarasota, FL and a 25-year culinary career winding all throughout the Gulf Coast and American south, Stephanie is bringing her coastal flair and deep seafood…
Chef Tie Whittaker
Step into the world of Buttermilk Boutique, L.L.C, where Chef Tie Whittaker’s passion for pastry is a lifelong journey that began in the heart of a kitchen with her beloved grandmother, Angel. From baking fresh pies, breads, and cobblers during her formative years, Tie’s familial hobby transformed into a business dream, leading her away from a prospective career in law and into the delectable realm of fine pastry.
Chef David Mitchell
Chef David Mitchell, of Plate’s Kitchen, has made his mark in restaurants across the Southeast for over two decades. He is a graduate of Johnson & Wales’ Culinary Studies program in Charleston, SC, and was named to his first Head Chef position at age 23, and has since helmed the kitchen at such Triangle institutions as Porter’s City Tavern and Nofo.
Durham Tech – Culinary Arts Program
The Durham Tech Culinary Arts curriculum trains students for diverse roles in foodservice, including restaurants, hotels, catering, and healthcare. It covers theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for industry demands such as sanitation, baking, culinary fundamentals, nutrition, customer service, and management.
Chef Serge Falcoz-Vigne
Renowned for his exceptional talents, Chef Serge, has graciously contributed to the Dinner in the Meadow event for the past several years, and we are truly grateful for his continued support! Chef Falcoz-Vigne, of Bodega Tapas, Rum & Wine, in Wake Forest, has garnered accolades and established himself as a prominent figure in the culinary industry in the Raleigh dining scene…
Chef Trenton Shank
Trenton Shank owner and chef of Plum Southern Kitchen & Bar, in Durham, was born and raised in the wild western suburbs of Dallas/Ft. Worth. Early on he discovered cooking was something he loved to do and he had a knack for it. He won a national culinary competition while still in high school that led to scholarships to the New England Culinary Institute.