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Meet Chef Wilfred Beriau

Chef Wilfred resides in Maine with his lovely wife Gitana and has two grown and accomplished children, Elizabeth and Nathan. Chef Wilfred began his career as a graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in 1971. Over the years, Chef Wilfred while performing as a celebrated Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine and Head Chef at various Hotels and Resorts has also added extensively to his academic and teaching background.

The Chef is now a full time educator as current Department Chair of the Culinary Arts Program at Southern Maine Technical College in South Portland, Maine. Other endeavors, besides being Principle Spokesperson for LoveMaineLobsters.com, include Corporate Chef for Good Clean Food, Inc. and as consultant to various high profile restaurants and organizations, such as the Maine Lobster Promotion Council. Chef Wilfred has also hosted two series of one hour syndicated television cooking shows titled "Gourmet Cooking Made Easy" and "Gourmet Cooking Made Healthy".

Chef Wilfred is also proud member or volunteer of the following organizations:

Member, Founder and current President of the ACF, Casco Bay Culinary Association a chapter of The American Culinary Federation.

Member of the American Academy of Chefs, Honor Society of the ACF.

Member of Escoffier Society.

Boy Scouts of America Volunteer

American Red Cross Volunteer.

And has been awarded the following recognitions or appointments:

Chef of the Year, 1983 New Hampshire Culinary Association

Recipient of Presidential Medallion, #71, from President Noel Cullen, 1999

Board of Directors, Maine Restaurant Association, 1999,2000

Phi Theta Kappa, Educator of the Year Award,2000, Southern Maine Technical College

Silver Beaver Award from Boy Scouts of America

District Award of Merit from Casco Bay District, Boy Scouts of America

Chef Wilfred Beriau hobbies include Backpacking the Appalachian Trail, canoeing, fly-fishing and other outdoor pursuits with his wife Gitana.

click here for Chef Wilfred's Favorite Lobster Recipes


If you would like to contact Chef Wilfred Beriau please feel free to at: ChefWilfred@LoveMaineLobsters.com