35 Years of Culinary Mastery

"After acquiring the iconic Highlawn Pavilion, we faced the enormous task of renovating a kitchen that hadn't been updated since its opening in 1984. The building's utilities dated back to its original construction in the 1920s. We enlisted Pete's expertise to help redesign the kitchen, prep areas, dishroom, pastry kitchen, and catering kitchen. Pete collaborated closely with our team to understand our project needs, and then worked with our executive chef to align with his culinary vision and workflow. He proposed a comprehensive plan to streamline prep steps, minimize downtime, and enhance efficiency during busy dinner services. His plan also considered slower meal periods to reduce labor costs and optimize table turn times. Importantly, Pete's design allowed us to work within the original kitchen footprint, resulting in significant budget and time savings. He specified the necessary equipment and ensured timely delivery and installation to meet our aggressive opening timeline. Without Pete's guidance, attention to detail, and meticulous focus on efficiency and workflow, this massive undertaking would not have been possible within our timeframe. His unmatched experience in understanding operations and workflow was invaluable in designing our kitchen."