SOME OF THE TEAM
Ron Nugent Chef/Owner
Ron has been professionally trained at the La Varenne Ecole de Cuisine in Paris, France and Johnson and Wales University, Culinary Arts, Providence R. I.
With over 40 years of experience as a chef, caterer, restaurateur, and health food consultant, Ron's exceptional knowledge of the industry enables him to provide a quality of food and service that is unequaled. The well trained team Ron assembled brings peace of mind to all FCC clients.
He and his personally selected team have catered to numerous discerning clients like yourself, celebrities and professional athletes that have nothing but praises for the care and attention when creating the menus, nutritional advice, and service for every meal or event. He and his wife Pamela travel seasonally to the areas that are serviced to work with their team members.
Chef Dakota (Southeastern Florida, Miami to Jupiter)
Masters Degree in Nutrition, Culinary Arts Degree, Bakers Degree, and just an all around great person to have in your kitchen. What more do I need to say!
Chef Megan) (Miami Beach/Fort Lauderdale area)
Experienced Private and Personal chef that brings years of formal education including Degrees in Culinary, Nutrition, and Hospitality. She specializes in in home cooking.
Chef Nettie (South Jersey)
Italian trained in Coast to coast cuisines, Nettie has a great repertoire for any type of intimate party or event. Italian Seafood is her specialty, but she can make steaks and vegetables taste absolutely outstanding".
Chef Tyson (West Coast lead chef, La Jolla)
With over 25 years of experience in the culinary field, Tyson began his love of food as a back of the kitchen prep cook and pot washer. While working through the restaurant ranks, he attended the prestigious “Le Cordon Bleu”. After graduating, he studied Italian cuisine in Modica, Sicily. He also completed a “Court of Masters Sommelier” course in the U.S. With his leadership qualities as head chef of a few first-class restaurants, coupled with his extensive in-home private chef experience, he is a gem that will sparkle in your kitchen.
Chef Sarah (Temecula & Desert Areas)
Chef Sarah is a testament to the modern plant based age of cooking. A graduate of San Francisco's famed CIA. She'll take your ideas and create a fantastic vegan menu for you and your guests. She also offers a very unique design to your table and décor. Fun and creative, Sarah is a joy to work with.
Chef Owen (Connecticut)
A graduate of the famed Culinary Institute of America, Owen is exceptional at creating an atmosphere of fun and professionalism. With over 25 years in the industry you can be sure you're getting one of the best.
Chef Thomas Drake (East Coast NY, NJ)
High skills with presentation and recipes in the culinary field. Delightful food and design.
Tom has prepared cuisine for celebrity dinners in NYC for 15 years and will make your night memorable. Culinary School in Philadelphia, James Beard House, and many other accomplishments should be noted.
Chef Christopher Yates (South Jersey lead chef)
The famous Restaurant School in Philadelphia and his Chef experience with fine seafood had given Chris his passion for great flavors of the Atlantic coast. Simple yet elegant, flavorful cuisine is consistently produced by Chef Chris.
Chef Alec Palermo ( South Jersey Chef/Consultant)
West Coast (SoCal) area Seasoned chefs
Chef Tyson 25 + years of experience in Personal chef work
Chef Cynthia 20 + years of experience in Private chef work
Chef Justin 25+ years of experience in Private and Personal chef work
Other East Coast Area staff (NJ and FL)
Chef Chris, West Palm Beach & Jupiter FL.
Pamela Nugent, Admin, and assistant to chef Ron. Wife/ Business Partner.
Launa Ruoff, Assistant to chefs, server, bartender, marketing (South Jersey)
Talia Moran, Bartender Extraordinaire/ Server 7 years with FCC.
We also partner with the FINEST companies for Party Rentals, Bartending and Food Sourcing.
Mint Bartending, Set The Bar, Tide Table Group, Oakie's Butcher Shop, Vrola Meats, Tidal Seafood, Ocean Tents and Rentals, Classic Party Rentals, Bright, Raphael's, Stillwater.