Chef of the Month Executive Chef
Anthony Wilkins
Years in a Kitchen: 15
Training: Wake Technical Community College
Current Position: Executive Chef, Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC
Fare: Large receptions and banquets up to 6,000 people.
Signature Dish: Mini Sweet Potato Bundles with toasted pecans, vanilla beans, and brown sugar.
Proudest Accomplishment: “Helping to feed the Hurricane Katrina evacuees. This took four months and totaled 150,000 meals.”
Biggest Challenge as a Chef: “Creating a new atmosphere in the Convention Center to make our customers feel that they are in a restaurant instead of a convention center.”
Best Advice to Others in Foodservice: “Never be afraid of change and be open to suggestions because these things can take you to the next level.”
Family: Wife Ericka and daughter on the way (Deja)
Interests: His aquarium with African Cichlids