FOOD & DRINK

Tom’s fascination with food and cooking extends back to his early childhood when he helped his mother in the kitchen, preparing meals for their family of eight. He attended the Bay Area’s Contra Costa College, studying culinary arts under the instruction of Chef Kenneth Wolff and working as a sous-chef for three years, honing his skills in all aspects of kitchen operations and prep work. As an executive chef in Woodside, California, and later as owner of a catering company, he learned that working with the freshest ingredients and letting their flavors speak for themselves is the most important aspect of cooking.

Tom’s passion for fine cuisine took him to Europe, where he opened the highly regarded Topaz restaurant in Bremen, Germany. Years of experience and his love of California led him to our team here at Vintners Resort. The setting of John Ash & Co., in the bountiful heart of Sonoma County, is one of the greatest gifts any chef could desire.