Where Passion Meets the Plate: Brandon Dearden - Food Origins Podcast EPISODE 63
SHOW NOTES
Brandon Dearden is a passionate and driven executive chef with over 20 years of experience in fine dining and luxury hospitality. Known for his relentless work ethic and dedication to his craft, Brandon has built a career defined by discipline, creativity, and a true love for hospitality.
Throughout his career, Brandon has held leadership positions in award-winning restaurants and luxury hotels, including Saison Hospitality Group, Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel-Air, and L’Escalier at The Breakers Resort. His expertise extends beyond the kitchen he is deeply passionate about research and development, menu innovation, and the business side of hospitality.
Today, Brandon is the proud owner of his two restaurants in Hamilton, Montana Ember and Grano where he blends his fine dining background with a passion for creating memorable, approachable experiences.
Beyond the restaurant, he has become a respected voice in the culinary community through his YouTube channel, where he shares advice, tutorials, and mentorship for other culinary professionals. With a growing audience on Instagram and TikTok, Brandon continues to inspire both up and coming chefs and passionate food lovers by offering a behind the scenes look at the hard work, creativity, and dedication that define the life of a chef.
Through his restaurant, digital platforms, and unwavering drive, Brandon Dearden has established himself as not only a chef and entrepreneur but also a mentor and leader shaping the next generation of culinary talent.
🔗 Show Notes & Links:
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Ember (Hamilton, MT)
A wood-fired restaurant in Montana’s Bitterroot Valley, celebrated for its local, fire-infused cuisine.
embermontana.com
Grano Montana
Italian-inspired dishes rooted in tradition and Montana-sourced ingredients, served in Hamilton, MT.
granomontana.com
The Breakers (Palm Beach, FL)
Iconic luxury oceanfront resort with historic architecture, fine dining, and elegant accommodations.
thebreakers.com
Café Boulud
Chef Daniel Boulud’s elegant French café rooted in heritage and refined seasonal cuisine.
cafeboulud.com
Brad Metzger Restaurant Solutions (BMRS)
Southern California-based hospitality recruitment agency serving luxury restaurants, hotels, and private chefs.
www.restaurant-solutions.com
Chef Eric Klein (Wolfgang Puck Catering)
Vice President of Culinary, known for his global approach and culinary leadership in catering.
Pasta Montana
Premium pasta made in Montana from locally grown Spring Durum Wheat—crafted for chefs and foodservice.
pastamontana.com
Sponsored by FireCracker Farm
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A Food Origins Podcast Production Original music by Ulisses Bella of Ozomatli
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