Chef Eric Gephart is the Director of Culinary Inspiration for Kamado Joe Ceramic Grills. Working in restaurants while attending college, Chef Eric developed an interest and a passion for cooking. After graduating from UNC Wilmington with a degree in literature, Chef Eric pursued his culinary passion, graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in New York. Post grad, he migrated south.
Over the years, Chef Eric opened and operated two separate restaurants along the eastern North Carolina coast and racked up several Top Chef of Wilmington awards from 2008-2010.
Chef Eric has spent time in distinguished kitchens from New York City to New Zealand to Naples, Florida. His education and extensive experience eventually lead to an opportunity for him to help open The Chef’s Academy in Morrisville. This has quickly grown to be a notable culinary school in the Triangle area of North Carolina, offering education to those wishing to pursue a career in the culinary arts or pastry arts fields.
In addition to his many culinary awards and accomplishments, the theme consistent with Chef Eric is his passion for culinary education and community involvement. Chef Eric finds himself “constantly inspired” with kamado style of cooking and menu ideas and travels the world celebrating the Kamado Joe lifestyle and building meaningful relationships with kamado cooking enthusiasts.
Chef Eric Gephart breaks down the Divide & Conquer System for Kamado Joe Grills and demonstrates the versatility and variety of cooking options it provides!
Watch as Chef Eric Gephart teaches you how to light a Kamado Joe Grill. You'll learn how to pick the best charcoal for your grill, how much to use to get to temp quick, and how to stabilize your temperatures once you get there.
Chef Eric Gephart fires up the Kamado Joe Classic III Ceramic Charcoal Grill for an easy weeknight cheeseburger. He dresses it up with some of his favorite accoutrements but don't overthink things - delicious does not have to be difficult.
Chef Eric Gephart fires up the Kamado Joe Classic III Ceramic Charcoal Grill for his Split Roasted Chicken cooked over a bed of veggies and herbs in a cast iron dish!
Get duck right every time with this method from Chef Eric Gephart from Kamado Joe. Impress your friends and family with this simple yet flavorful recipe.
Chef Eric Gephart fires up the Kamado Joe Kettle Joe to make one of his favorite pasta dishes-- Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo. This dish is sure to impress!
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