Born and raised in Philly, Chad's a nationally recognized, self-taught chef who has been in the kitchen since age five and found his calling in the world of barbecue. He's a successful restaurateur, having opened a handful of BBQ and comfort food spots in the Philadelphia area, including his flagship – The Lucky Well.

Over the past two decades, Chad has appeared on several local and national television shows, including two seasons of Food Network Star, Chopped Grill Masters, Beat Bobby Flay (which he did) and Good Morning America. He travels the country extensively participating in food and wine festivals and represents/advises national and international culinary brands. Chad loves to use his talents by donating his time to many worthy causes. He's constantly on the hunt for new flavors and inspirations and loves to combine live fire cooking with the smoke of true American BBQ and strongly believes that simple is always best!

His newest Plant-based experience, Motel Fried Chicken, is taking the country by storm, one chicken sandwich at a time. Look for it in a city near you soon!

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