This year’s cookbook, a creative offspring of the inaugural PlateCraft event, showcases a collection of recipes that epitomize the growth and innovation at the heart of club culinary.
In early November 2023, Cullasaja Club in Highlands, N.C., became the stage for PlateCraft, offering an exclusive group of club chefs a unique, three-day, immersive workshop (pictured below). Led by some of the industry’s most esteemed chefs, PlateCraft evolved into a thinktank of creativity, knowledge and culinary exploration. The attendees left not only rejuvenated and inspired but also equipped with new skills to enhance their kitchen operations and menus.
After the event, we invited these chefs to contribute a recipe that showcased the most impactful lessons and techniques acquired at PlateCraft. The resulting compilation in this cookbook, available in print and extended digital formats, is an embodiment of the educational and collaborative spirit of the event. It’s here to inspire, encouraging you to embrace new flavors, techniques and presentations, and infuse the spirit of collaborative learning into your operations.
The recipes within these pages are more than instructions; they are narratives of personal growth and creative breakthroughs.
The PlateCraft Cookbook stands as a testament to the power of shared knowledge, the richness of diverse perspectives, and an unwavering passion for culinary excellence. This collection is an illustration of what we can achieve when we come together, blending unique experiences and skills to push the boundaries of club cuisine. These elements are not just the pillars of our industry; they also form the foundation upon which the annual Chef to Chef Conference is built.
Join me, along with many of the chefs and speakers featured in The PlateCraft Cookbook, at the 2024 Chef to Chef Conference in Austin this March. Become part of a dynamic community of club chefs where innovation and excellence are not just encouraged but celebrated. Register at www.cheftochefconference.com.
