Decades of professional experience delivering consistently exceptional events.
Hi, I’m Devin.
For me, cooking has never been about showing off.
It’s about creating an experience that allows people to slow down, connect, and enjoy a meal they couldn’t have anywhere else.
My style is rooted in proper technique, exceptional ingredients, and genuine hospitality. I don’t believe in adding complexity for its own sake. Every ingredient has a purpose. Every dish has intention.
Whether I’m preparing an intimate anniversary dinner, hors d'oeuvres, or a celebration with family and friends, my goal is always the same:
To create food that feels effortless to enjoy and impossible to forget.
The best meals aren’t just remembered for the food. They’re remembered for how they brought people together.
Devin grew up on a farm in Nebraska and learned the value of hard and efficient work from a young age. His first job, at 15, was a sandwich shop to pay for gas for his car; dad had a padlock on the farm gas! After high school, he continued working in restaurants, thriving on the adrenaline, camaraderie, and degeneracy in the kitchen. He then began to travel - the Virgin Islands, Atlanta, San Diego, Denver, Omaha, and Lincoln - dipping his toes in cuisine from around the world.
In Lincoln, Devin stepped up and took a job as Chef de Cuisine at an exclusive, farm to table, fine dining restaurant. He was very lucky to work for 2 incredible chefs who taught him what being a Chef really meant - using the best available ingredients and techniques to make people happy with food. From there he went to upper management at a world famous golf club in the Nebraska Sandhills, then to Halyards as the Executive Chef here on SSI. With over 2 decades of experience, you can trust that Devin will bring only the finest cuisine with global inspiration to your table.
