Unforgettable meals start with unrivaled culinary expertise

Modern Recipe Ambassador Brooke Williamson knows how to make veggies the star of the plate. As a celebrated chef, restaurateur, and culinary innovator, she brings a fresh plant-forward approach inspired by Southern California’s vibrant flavors. A Top Chef winner and Los Angeles native, her debut cookbook, Sun-Kissed Cooking: Vegetables Front and Center, proves that produce can pack a punch, while her dynamic television presence on Food Network’s Bobby’s Triple Threat and her leadership at Playa Provisions shows her creativity and culinary expertise.

Acclaimed chef, entrepreneur and Forbes 30 under 30 honoree, Gabe Kennedy is a cofounder of Planet People and Chef Partner of Checker Hall Restaurant. He was an executive chef at Bon Appetite Magazine and appeared on HBO’s Selena and Chef, Chopped and won Anthony Bourdain’s competition show The Taste. Recognized worldwide for his visionary take on food and its role in nourishing communities across all stages of life, Gabe partners with Sodexo on the Joyous menu for senior dining. He’s had the opportunity to work in restaurants, travel the world exploring different cuisines, and even share stories about food on TV. He believes food is about freedom, inspiration, comfort, and connection, and that it has the power to connect, to heal, and to bring joy into people’s lives.

Chef Assembly brings one of Sodexo’s greatest strengths to life: our culinary talent.

Through Michelin-starred advisors, culinary ambassadors, celebrity partners, regional talent, and restaurant teams, we connect clients and guests with the people shaping our culinary heritage through creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation. By celebrating the talent behind the plate, we create memorable culinary experiences that inspire connection, foster discovery, and showcase the innovation that defines our food culture.