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Chef Ryan Cullen

Professional Chef/ R&D Chef

Stuart, FL

20 Years Fine Dining, 13 Years R&D Chef · Verified
Licensed in Sanitation

Chef Ryan is an experienced chef with over 25 years in the hospitality and culinary industry. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Chef Ryan relocated to Palm Beach, Florida and began his career in one of Palm Beaches most prestigious restaurants, serving up various dishes to Palm Beach's elite. In 2013, Chef Ryan transitioned into the Research and Product Development field as an R&D Chef, creating various products for what would become the largest fresh salsa company in the United States. His role included supporting the national sales and marketing teams with culinary support through presentations, demos, and lunch & learn sessions. Additionally, Chef Ryan is highly experienced in exhibiting at National Food Trade Shows, where he tailors a menu and presentation that is custom to each show. When Chef Ryan isn't cooking up some great food for others, he is working closely alongside his wife, who is also a chef! Together they create and deliver custom healthy meals through Cullenary Creations, a small local business that his wife created over 10 years ago, serving the Stuart, Florida community. In his personal life, Chef Ryan enjoys extensive traveling, an active outdoor lifestyle, and serving at his church on Sundays.

Healthy Meal Prep Food Trade Shows Private Chef Events CPG Culinary Representation Culinary Consulting
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Professional Background

Le Cordon Bleu Pittsburgh, PA
20 Years Fine Dining, 13 Years R&D Chef
Private Chef Food Shows Culinary Presentations/Demos Healthy Meal Prep and Delivery
ServSafe Manager Certification
Former Fine Dining Executive Chef
Research and Development Chef
Culinary Presentations and Demos
Healthy Meal Prep

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Travels up to 25 miles from Stuart, FL

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Meet Chef Ryan Cullen

Where are you from?
Pittsburgh, PA
What's your favorite restaurant?
Criollo, Oaxaca Mexico
What's your favorite thing to cook for yourself?
Asian Cuisine or anything challenging.
Why did you want to be a chef?
I love to connect with people through food!
If you're not in the kitchen - what are some of your hobbies & interests?
Traveling and anything outdoors
Why do you enjoy working for Elite Personal Chefs?
Elite Personal Chefs helps me to connect with people with all different culinary needs.
What do you love about the Private Chef Lifestyle?
Every day is unique

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