garth_blackburn2.jpgGarth Blackburn, Wolf/Sub-Zero

Garth started his culinary adventures by eating his way through Europe as a member of the U.S. Cycling Team. After hanging us his clips, he started a catering company and focused on high profile events for discerning customers.

He took a break from catering to attend Ai Culinary Institute while working at acclaimed Zula in downtown Houston during the peak of New American cuisine. He continued on to award-winning Trevisio where the focus was Modern Italian fare.

Further travels and eating throughout Central America and Asia, fueled Garth's desire to own his own business, so he started a private chef and catering company. He experienced quick success and was soon cooking for NBA players, Fortune 500 CEO's, and politicians. 

When he was offered an opportunity to teach cooking at  Sub Zero - Wolf's new Houston showroom, Garth jumped on it. "I couldn't be more fortunate to be able to cook with the best equipment in the industry. With SubZero/Wolf, I get the best of both worlds." He now travels and teaches for Sub Zero /Wolf throughout the Southern U.S.

2018 Chef of the Year
Kevin Naderi, Roost

Chefs Advisory Board

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Beginning in the late 1990's Chef Monica Pope joined in Gracie's efforts to establish a group of concerned chefs who were willing to get involved in a hands on way to teach kids to cook. Twenty-four answered the call and in 2006, we established our Chefs Advisory Board, a working committee with Monica as its Chair. Through the years, more and more chefs have joined our founding members, and today we have over 100 members in Houston and across the country. Monica Pope continues to lead the team as Chair Emeritus.

These busy professionals donate their time month after month, year after year, bringing their unique insight and perspective of food to the children, turning on their taste buds and opening their minds to new foods. It's a Recipe for Success! Would you like to join us? Drop Paris an email and get started today!

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The Foundation's Chefs Advisory Board served as inspiration for the White House campaign for Chefs Move to School! Six members of our Chefs Advisory Board joined members of our Board of Directors at the White House in June 2010 for the kick-off of Chefs Move to Schools! where Recipe for Success was featured as a national model and resource. See pictures here. And read about the trip here and here.