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CHEF PETER A KUT
Born in the suburbs of Philadelphia PA, Chef Peter Kut developed his love of cooking by learning from his Italian grandmother. He took his first food service job at 15 years old at the local Kentucky Fried Chicken. He continued his education at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY in 1989. After graduating culinary school, Chef Peter was able to expand his knowledge and skills all over the world. Work brought him to cities like Myrtle Beach, Chicago, Orlando, Biloxi, Gulfport, Baltimore, Nashville and Boca Raton. In 1996 he opened the Tuscany Gourmet, a restaurant in Wrightstown PA. He’s worked for independently owned restaurants and catering companies since including the three largest contract catering companies in the world: Aramark, Compass and Sodexo.
CHEF DE WAAL VENTER
Chef De Waal Venter, originally from Capetown, South Africa, has worked in the food and beverage industry for over 15 years. His passion for cooking began at a young age, as a fine dining server in Capetown where he worked for several 5 star restaurants. This is where he developed his love for the quality and presentation of food. In 2004, after moving to the US, he was hired as a prep cook at a country club where it didn’t take long for his talents to be discovered, and quickly became a sous chef. Since then, he has worked for several golf and country clubs, including the prestigious The Polo Club of Boca Raton and Old Westbury Golf and Country Club. He also spent a season catering for the Miami Dolphins. He now owns the titles of Director of Dining and Culinary Services at The Villages of Windsor in South Florida. He believes in the farm to fork and dock to dish concepts. He likes to keep food simple and enhance the food with the best ingredients.
MYLES ROBINSON
Born in Pompano Beach, FL, Myles Robinson from Standish Cocktails has over 14 years’ experience in the bar business. Starting his career in corporate restaurants, he then worked his way through various bars from high end craft, to mom and pop restaurants, also including some of the best night clubs South Florida has to offer. His palette is not only well rounded but his knack for building relationships with people is what drives his creativity and his limitless approach to cocktails.
Phil McMahon
Phil McMahon is an expert on knife sharpening and the owner of six patents. He started as the owner of Vital Nutrition Cookware from 1990 to 1999. He then designed his first knife line called Hammerstahl in 2000. The Rhineland Cutlery line which he designed launched in 2012, and the Easy Slice line of knives in 2015. Phil does extensive work with factories on new manufacturing techniques. He has now spent the last three years perfect the design for Angle Pro.
STEVEN MOULD
Steven Mould is an England native and former London police officer. He now has over ten years of culinary experience. He started in the United States in 2008 demonstrating cookware and cooking private dinners across the country. He is the co-founder of the Atlantic of Flint and Flame LLC and Rhineland Cutlery LLC. He has been recognized for this support of the culinary world, and in 2019 was awarded an Honorary Fellowship of Great Britain's leading culinary institute: Westminster Kingsway College. Steve has a passion for helping new chefs, home cooks, and enthusiasts to be the very best they can be. He also proudly sponsors the Florida BBQ Association.