Together
for a
Better
Tomorrow
A space where innovators, creators, and conscious thinkers connect to shape a healthier, more sustainable world.
Reimagining Recipes Together
NextGen Chef is where creativity meets community. What started as a way to share recipes has evolved into a collaborative hub where chefs, founders, and food lovers come together to re-invent how we cook, eat, and connect.
Here, we don’t just post recipes, we rethink them. We invite our community to improve, adapt, and share their own “2.0” versions, rooted in sustainability, flavor, and purpose. From plant-based meals to regenerative sourcing, every recipe tells a story about conscious choices and collective impact.
Crafting the Future of Food
Our Mentors serve as a resource to our community and share their professional experiences while providing support, insight and direction.
Merrill Gilbert
25 years guiding companies from development to launch of products and establishing brand identity for the food and beverage industry. At the forefront of emerging trends in food, technology, health and wellness, the recent expansion of legal Cannabis is the next frontier to scale.
Giovanni Montanelli
Giovanni Montanelli, founder and president of VentiQuattro Food Consulting, is a food and beverage expert with extensive turnaround experience. He helps clients enter new markets, build U.S. operations, and connect with consumers while ensuring VentiQuattro’s values and strategies drive lasting success.
Rene Jacquat
Rene Jacquat, founder of LogiChain Solutions, helps food and beverage companies scale and optimize their supply chains with sustainable practices. He supports businesses at key growth moments, working hands-on from strategy to implementation to drive impactful, lasting change..
Crafting the Future of Food
Join us as we cook with intention, blending innovation, tradition, and a shared passion for creating a better food future.
