Today we’d like to introduce you to Brandon Williams.
Hi Brandon, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Since the previous interview I had with you guys, my journey has really been about growth, resilience, and trusting the process. I’ve continued to build my career in two parallel lanes — as a hotel restaurant chef and as the owner of Chef Brandon Williams LLC, my private chef company. Working in hotels keeps me sharp and grounded, pushing me to lead teams, create seasonal menus, and elevate the guest experience on a larger scale. My private chef work allows me to connect with people on a more personal level through curated dinners, wine events, and intimate in-home experiences.
Over the last few years, I’ve learned how to evolve with the industry and with myself. I’ve taken on opportunities that stretched me creatively and professionally, and I’ve continued refining my Modern American Fusion style to tell a story on every plate. What keeps me moving is knowing that food has the power to create memories, moments, and impact. I’m grateful for how far I’ve come, but I’m even more motivated by where I’m going next.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Honestly grateful for all of it. These last few years came with long nights, tough kitchens, staffing hurdles, and moments where I had to pivot fast and figure things out on the fly. Balancing hotel life while building my own company at the same time wasn’t easy, but it pushed me in the best way.
The challenges made me more focused, more creative, and more locked in on my purpose. Every setback ended up being a setup for something better. So no, it wasn’t smooth — but it was necessary. And I appreciate the journey because it shaped the chef I am today.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I work in two lanes that really define me as a chef. My full-time focus is being a hotel restaurant chef — leading teams, building seasonal menus, and delivering elevated experiences in a fast-moving environment that demands consistency and creativity every day. Alongside that, I run my own company, Chef Brandon Williams LLC, where I create private chef experiences, tasting menus, wine dinners, and intimate events that let me express my craft on a more personal level.
I specialize in Modern American Fusion, blending global influences with refined, approachable flavors. I’m known for dishes that feel like artwork — clean, intentional, and designed to tell a story on the plate without ever overcomplicating the food. That balance of elegance and comfort is something I take pride in.
I’m also a father, and that’s a big part of what drives me. Being a dad keeps me grounded and focused, and it pushes me to keep evolving in my career. What sets me apart is my attention to detail, my hands-on approach, and the fact that I bring the same passion to a packed hotel service as I do to a private dinner for two. No matter the setting, I cook with purpose and intention — I want every plate to say something.
Can you talk to us a bit about happiness and what makes you happy?
What brings me the most joy is simple — my daughter, Bailey Drem’e, she keeps me grounded and inspired. Beyond that, I find fulfillment in being in a relationship, getting out on the golf course when I can, and most of all, in the kitchen. Cooking is my art — turning ingredients into plates that tell a story and make people feel something. That mix of family, love, and creativity? That’s what really drives me.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: Chef_BrandonWilliams_
