Meet the Chef

Chef Rochelle H. Burgess brings over a decade of Fine Dining experience to Humboldt County, California. Born in Jamaica and raised in New York, her interest in a culinary career was sparked early on.

After graduating from The Institute of Culinary Education with a Degree in Pastry and Baking, Chef Rochelle continued her career and honed her skills at critically acclaimed restaurants DB Bistro Moderne, Francois Payard Bakery, Collichio & Sons, Talde, Calissa, Colonie, and others of note. During her stint as Sous Chef at Fort Defiance, Chef Rochelle was a contestant on Food Networks Chopped.

Drawing inspiration from the many different cultures she grew up around;Chef Rochelle’s approach to food focuses on seasonal and sustainable ingredients, utilizing them in innovative ways with an emphasis on New American Cuisine.

Since moving to Humboldt County, Chef Rochelle has worked as Sous Chef at The Ingomar Club, Executive Chef at Angelina Wood-fired Kitchen, and Executive Chef and Culinary Consultant at Carriage House Arcata. Though she is currently taking a step back from running kitchens to pursue other passions; personal chef services, cooking tutorials and culinary consultation requests will be considered.