Introducing the Chef’s Milk Crate, a new hospitality industry community network

Four hospitality industry professionals have come together to launch the Chef’s Milk Crate (CMC), a dedicated professional network that brings together industry chefs, cooks, and apprentices.

Co-Founders Adam Moore, Venessa Barnes, Tawnya Bahr and Laura McLachlan are the experts behind the new not for profit community driven network that will officially launch on May 26, 2020.

Adam Moore says, “We’re focused on creating a supportive community and a hub of associated experts to communicate, innovate, collaborate, share and learn. Our team is committed to inspiring chefs and cooks through connection and support, with a focus on education and expert opinion via skilled leaders and partners of the Chef’s Milk Crate.”

A core pillar of CMC is personal development support. The network will provide valuable resources and expert education to keep up with the fast-paced and ever-changing hospitality industry.

CMC will also partner with experts to promote camaraderie, community and the culinary education of chefs, cooks and apprentices.

“Our collective is committed to helping create tomorrow’s culinary leaders through our mentoring program. We offer recognition, professional development and ongoing support through our mentoring opportunities, and provides confidence and insight for emerging leaders in our industry,” says Venessa Barnes.

“Chefs from all genres are the main focus for CMC, as many in the hospitality industry are faced with challenging situations, especially as we move into this unknown new world post covid. Through our broad experience across the industry, we as a group are passionate about working on ways that we can be making a real difference”, says Laura McLachlan.

Tawnya Bahr shares how CMC has come together to provide a supportive and holistic environment for all chefs at every level of experience. The milk crate is where chefs do their best thinking and so think of this growing group as a virtual meeting place where we are all sitting in the alley solving all the problems of the world together.

For more info, visit our Facebook page @chefsmilkcrate