Seth Vanderlaan Email & Phone Number

Chef Seth VanderLaan is a distinguished hospitality professional renowned for his expertise in managing large-scale restaurant operations, catering services, and stadium concessions.With over two decades of experience, Seth has collaborated with high-profile clients such as Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) and the Vollrath Company. His diverse career includes leading culinary operations at Major League Baseball stadiums, casinos, hotels, resorts, and fine dining establishments.Most recently, Seth served as the Director of Culinary/Hospitality at the University of Notre Dame, where he oversaw a team of executive chefs and managed various culinary facilities. His tenure was marked by a commitment to culinary excellence, innovation, and university stewardship.From 2015 to 2020, Seth was the Executive Chef at American Family Field (formerly Miller Park), home to the Milwaukee Brewers. He spearheaded the development of innovative menu concepts, emphasizing locally sourced ingredients and sustainable practices.Seth's contributions to the culinary industry have earned him numerous accolades. He was a national semifinalist for the prestigious 2015 ACF United States Chef of the Year and received the 2014 Chef Professionalism Award from the ACF Chefs of Milwaukee. His sustainability initiatives have been widely recognized, including the 2019 Green Sports Alliance Environmental Innovator of the Year award. In 2018, VenuesNow honored Miller Park with the Excellence in Concessions Award for Best Sustainability Initiative, highlighting the installation of an on-site biodigester—a first in Major League Baseball. Seth also pioneered a blockchain-based culinary academy, another industry first.In 2023, Seth was admitted into the World Central Kitchen's "Chef Corps," further solidifying his commitment to using his culinary skills for social good. As a sought-after keynote speaker, he has presented at culinary schools, trade shows, and educational institutions worldwide. His work and recipes have been featured in prominent publications such as USA Today and ESPN The Magazine. Seth is also a Certified Executive Chef accredited by the World Association of Chefs Societies (WCEC).