WECO Guest Chef Collabs
Bold Flavors. Diverse Voices.
We believe in celebrating the vibrant diversity of flavors, cuisines, and talent in our community.
That’s why we launched our Guest Chef Program in 2022, partnering with BIPOC, female, and LGBTQ+ chefs, artisans, and purveyors to showcase their incredible skills and highlight underrepresented talent.
We continue to collaborate with up-and-coming local chefs, enriching your dining experience with a diverse array of culinary voices and delicious offerings from our local food scene.
We believe in celebrating the vibrant diversity of flavors, cuisines, and talent in our community.
We have a great team of chefs here at WECO, but we can never fully represent the diversity of flavors, cuisines, and talents in our community. In 2022 we launched our Guest Chef Program, and we have worked with many up-and-coming local chefs to bring a diversity of culinary voices to the table.
A few of our recent collabs:
Derek Teh
Sekali Food Truck
2023 James Beard Foundation Semifinalist
“The Nasi Lemak Rice Bowl and Shrimp was a great collaboration; it was a wonderful layering of colors, textures, and flavors, with each component successfully contributing to a transportive whole. Kudos and thanks to both Chef Teh and WECO."
Irene Li
James Beard Award Nominee, 2022 James Beard Foundation Leadership Award Winner, and 6-time James Beard Award Nominee
“These were amazing! Hope to see these and more mei mei dumplings!!!!"
“These were ridiculously good. Like, eat-cold-while-you-reheat-others-because-you-can’t-wait-good. And get-every-last-drop-of-that-sauce good. Order extras for the freezer-but know they won’t last that long!"
"This might be my favorite Weco meal ever, which is saying a lot! The delicious dumplings reheat beautifully in the microwave, and the fixings are perfect. Bravo!"
David Vargas
Chef/Owner Vida Cantina, 3-time James Beard Foundation Nominee for Best Chef North East
“Hats off chef! The layered flavors were sublime—a real treat. Please offer this again!”
“These were phenomenal. I would eat these every week if I could. Love the mole sauce especially.”
“I'm not usually a big Mexican food fan, but I adored this dish! The combo of flavors, and topped with the lime cream, was fabulous.”
And more!
Are you a chef or culinary creator interested in partnering with us? Contact us at weco@wecohospitality.com. We would love to chat!
Derek Teh
Sekali Food Truck
2023 James Beard Foundation Semifinalist
“The Nasi Lemak Rice Bowl and Shrimp was a great collaboration; it was a wonderful layering of colors, textures, and flavors, with each component successfully contributing to a transportive whole. Kudos and thanks to both Chef Teh and WECO."
Irene Li
James Beard Award Nominee, 2022 James Beard Foundation Leadership Award Winner, and 6-time James Beard Award Nominee
“These were amazing! Hope to see these and more mei mei dumplings!!!!"
“These were ridiculously good. Like, eat-cold-while-you-reheat-others-because-you-can’t-wait-good. And get-every-last-drop-of-that-sauce good. Order extras for the freezer-but know they won’t last that long!"
"This might be my favorite Weco meal ever, which is saying a lot! The delicious dumplings reheat beautifully in the microwave, and the fixings are perfect. Bravo!"
David Vargas
Chef/Owner Vida Cantina, 3-time James Beard Foundation Nominee for Best Chef North East
“Hats off chef! The layered flavors were sublime—a real treat. Please offer this again!”
“These were phenomenal. I would eat these every week if I could. Love the mole sauce especially.”
“I'm not usually a big Mexican food fan, but I adored this dish! The combo of flavors, and topped with the lime cream, was fabulous.”
And more!
Other guest chefs include Michelle Mulford of Uncommon Feasts, Daron Goldstein of Provender Kitchen and Bar, Andy Husbands of The Smoke Shop BBQ, Dan Bazzinoti of Pescador, and Kelcy Scolnick of Wright-Locke Farm.
Are you a chef or culinary creator interested in partnering with us? Contact us at weco@wecohospitality.com. We would love to chat!
Derek Teh
Sekali Food Truck, 2023 James Beard Foundation Semifinalist
“The Nasi Lemak Rice Bowl and Shrimp was a great collaboration; it was a wonderful layering of colors, textures, and flavors, with each component successfully contributing to a transportive whole. Kudos and thanks to both Chef Teh and WECO."
Irene Li
James Beard Award Nominee, 2022 James Beard Foundation Leadership Award Winner, and 6-time James Beard Award Nominee
“These were amazing! Hope to see these and more mei mei dumplings!!!!"
“These were ridiculously good. Like, eat-cold-while-you-reheat-others-because-you-can’t-wait-good. And get-every-last-drop-of-that-sauce good. Order extras for the freezer-but know they won’t last that long!"
"This might be my favorite Weco meal ever, which is saying a lot! The delicious dumplings reheat beautifully in the microwave, and the fixings are perfect. Bravo!"
David Vargas
Chef/Owner Vida Cantina, 3-time James Beard Foundation Nominee for Best Chef North East
“Hats off chef! The layered flavors were sublime—a real treat. Please offer this again!”
“These were phenomenal. I would eat these every week if I could. Love the mole sauce especially.”
“I'm not usually a big Mexican food fan, but I adored this dish! The combo of flavors, and topped with the lime cream, was fabulous.”
And more!
Other guest chefs include Michelle Mulford of Uncommon Feasts, Daron Goldstein of Provender Kitchen and Bar, Andy Husbands of The Smoke Shop BBQ, Dan Bazzinoti of Pescador, and Kelcy Scolnick of Wright-Locke Farm.
Are you a chef or culinary creator interested in partnering with us?
Contact us at weco@wecohospitality.com.
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