Chef Dell creates unforgettable dining experiences through bold flavors, inventive techniques, and a deep passion for culinary and beverage artistry. With over a decade of experience spanning Michelin-starred kitchens, Chicago’s top restaurants, musical culinary collaborations and acclaimed breweries, he blends Mexican, Creole, and contemporary influences into every dish. At EPC, Chef Dell combines his heritage and creative vision to craft menus that turn every meal into a memorable culinary journey, bringing people together over food that excites the senses.

Originally from South Carolina, Blake Morton has spent over a decade working on the floor and building a deep, hands-on understanding of wine and hospitality. His journey began at age 21, planting vines at Eagle Mountain Winery, where he developed an early appreciation for viticulture and the work that happens long before a bottle reaches the table. Blake went on to refine his service and wine knowledge as a floor manager and sommelier at respected restaurants including Halls Chophouse and Urban Wren, and he currently serves on the floor at Urban Grub in Nashville, Tennessee. Known for his warm guest-facing style and thoughtful approach to wine pairing, Blake excels at making wine approachable while still elevating the dining experience. He holds his Level 1 Sommelier certification and brings a strong balance of technical knowledge, service leadership, and genuine hospitality to every event he works.

Hi, I’m Jen Butt, a newly certified bartender serving the Chicagoland area and Wisconsin, with a passion for craft cocktails, warm hospitality, and creating unforgettable experiences. With formal training in mixology and responsible alcohol service, I’m excited to bring my energy, professionalism, and creativity to every shift behind the bar. Before becoming a bartender, I worked as a lead server at a wide range of events—including private cheffing dinner parties, weddings, and large-scale receptions. These experiences sharpened my ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while delivering thoughtful, attentive service. Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a lively celebration, I love helping guests feel comfortable, cared for, and ready to enjoy the moment. Now, I’m looking to grow in the hospitality industry with a team that values quality, collaboration, and great guest experiences—one drink (and one connection) at a time.

As a passionate beverage and hospitality professional, I have spent the last 15 years building a single restaurant into a large scale hospitality brand. The heart of my experience lies in developing business, beverage, teams and restaurant culture.

Kevin Parks, known to many in the industry as “KP,” is a Certified Sommelier with over 15 years of experience in hospitality and beverage leadership. He has dedicated the last five years exclusively to the wine industry, working both on the floor as a sommelier and on the sales side as a representative for a boutique, family-owned distributor based in Charleston, South Carolina. Kevin’s career began in restaurants at the age of 19, where he developed a passion for hospitality and beverage service. With more than a decade of bartending experience and several years managing bar programs, he cultivated a strong foundation in service, operations, and guest engagement. His transition into wine allowed him to merge technical expertise with storytelling, making him equally effective in guiding guests through memorable dining experiences or supporting accounts in building thoughtful wine programs. Currently preparing for the Advanced Sommelier examination, Kevin continues to expand his knowledge and refine his palate. He is known for his approachable style, ability to connect with people, and commitment to elevating both the guest and client experience through wine.

Born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina, Amy began working in restaurants at 15. In her early twenties she moved to Chicago, where she worked for the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant group, studied wine, and became a Certified Sommelier. She returned home in 2019 to serve as Wine Director for Halls Chophouse Greenville. Amy has an incurable and rare degenerative eye disease called Retinitis Pigmentosa that has slowly impaired her vision over time. After grappling with and accepting her vision loss, she launched her company, Pocket Somm, and ventured out on her own. Pocket Somm is your personal sommelier at your fingertips, offering wine program consulting, personal wine procurement, and private wine education. Amy’s teaching style is fun, relaxed, and highly approachable. She is known for making wine feel easy to understand and genuinely exciting, no matter your level of experience. Through Pocket Somm she runs a retail wine program inside the Greenville Beer Exchange. Amy focuses on farmers, not commercial wineries. She champions small production, artisan, boutique, and hard to find “unicorn” wines, and hosts private tastings both at Greenville Beer Exchange and in her clients’ homes. Fun fact: Amy is also one of the sales leads for Elite Personal Chefs. You may have already spoken with her when booking a private chef! She draws on her fine dining and private event background to help curate thoughtful experiences and to match each client with the right chef, creating incredible, personalized dining moments for EPC guests. Please reach out to book Amy for your next wine tasting or to start curating your own personalized wine collection.

A Court of Master Sommeliers' Intro Sommelier with a lifelong passion for wine, Kevin brings both enthusiasm and thoughtful perspective to every glass he pours. His appreciation for wine began early and has evolved into a focused study of regional expression, tradition, and terroir, guided by formal sommelier training and years of hands‑on exploration. Kevin’s primary areas of specialization are Italian sparkling wines—with particular interest in Franciacorta, Trentodoc (and other Metodo Classico styles), and Sicilian red varietals, including Nerello Mascalese, Nero d’Avola, and Frappato. He is especially drawn to Sicily’s volcanic soils and the balance of power and elegance found in wines from Mount Etna and surrounding regions. Known for an approachable teaching style, Kevin enjoys helping guests and clients build confidence in their wine choices, whether through guided tastings, food‑pairing recommendations, or in‑depth conversations about producers and winemaking philosophies. He believes great wine should be both educational and joyful, and that the best bottles are those that tell a story worth sharing. Kevin continues to expand his studies and tasting experience, with a commitment to ongoing professional development and a deep respect for the craft and culture of winemaking.

A dynamic, upbeat hospitality professional with a strong sales background and a sharp creative eye. As the owner of Bear & Mason, he specializes in brand, product, and event photography for food and beverage businesses, creating content built for websites, social media, and marketing campaigns. With years of experience in wine and beer business development across the Southeast, he brings an insider understanding of what sells, what tells a story, and what makes a brand feel premium. Whether he is photographing chefs in action, capturing a wine dinner, or supporting a beverage program through education and engagement, he shows up prepared, personable, and detail-driven.

Michele is a seasoned server and bartender with experience in private events and in-home dining experiences. She brings a calm, friendly energy to events and is equally comfortable crafting batched cocktails, serving classic drinks, or providing seamless table service alongside a private chef. Detail-oriented and guest-focused, Michele takes pride in creating an elevated yet relaxed experience that makes clients and guests feel well taken care of.