About Your Chef

I grew up in a restaurant family. My father, Delbert Stone C.E.C. and successful restaurant owner, would take me to work with him every Saturday as his assistant, I was 11 years old. As I got older, I realized the enjoyment and satisfaction I got cooking for our loyal restaurant customers, family and friends. I have enjoyed the last 45 years of my culinary career gaining knowledge and experience working in 5 Star Hotels and Resorts, Busy progressive Restaurants, Corporate Food Service accounts and years of On & off Premises Catering.

Qualifications

• 4 year apprenticeship, classically trained in all stations.
• Completed various culinary courses at Orange Coast College
• 45 years’ of culinary knowledge and experience working at these positions: Chef, Room Chef, Sous Chef, Banquet Chef, and Garde Manger. Baker / Pastry Chef, On & off Premises catering to 2500 and various Line Cooking positions.
• I am a Certified ServSafe Manager.
• Proud member of the American Personal Private Chef’s Association, and adhere to the International Private Chef’s Association Code of Ethics.

I believe that sharing farm to table, home cooked meals, with family and friends is one of life’s greatest pleasures. I started Thyme 4 a Chef wanting to share my passion of bringing to all of you a new happier, healthier eating Lifestyle. Allow me to bring a smile and nod of appreciation to you with my culinary skills and experience.

Mahalo