Casey Thompson

Food has played a momentous role in my life starting when I was much younger. Coming from two very different families, one influenced from the south and the second from a heavily influenced French cuisine. I found cooking to be my calling. My start began as a prep cook at the Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas, Texas where I spent my hours peeling potatoes, killing lobster and tying corn husk bows. This was necessary to achieve the goals I had set in front of me. Soon I would be setting up a hot appetizer station as well as my pantry station…and then one after another, station by station...

Over 11 years in the business. Executive chef for over 5 years for my career. Opened 2 restaurants. Studied under renowned chef, Dean Fearing. Top Chef, 2 seasons