Meet Chef

Derek Weinman

Chef Derek Weinman has over 13 years of experience in high-end dining and hospitality, spanning Florida, San Francisco, and Denver. He has worked with renowned chefs, such as Nancy Oakes of Boulevard in San Francisco, Neil Ferguson of The Galley Beach in Nantucket and Aaron Black of PB Catch in Palm Beach.

After many years in the restaurant industry, Chef Derek has expanded his practice to include teaching others how to “get down in the kitchen.” He loves teaching virtual and in-person cooking classes to individuals and companies. Some of his past clients include Facebook, Stanford University, Greystar Real Estate and University of Colorado Boulder to name a few. Derek’s laid back personality, coupled with his wealth of industry knowledge make the classes fun and engaging experiences where participants also learn how to be better home chefs.

Derek also specializes in private events and dinners, curating a custom menu for meals spanning from breakfast to dinner and everything in between. His exploration of cultures sourced from his travels abroad inspire a variety of palettes all of which can be tasted in his fusion of flavors.

Derek's Crohn's disease ignited his passion for cooking with Cannabis, which he's been doing professionally for two years. He co-created a CBD & Yoga Healthy Bites experience with his partner, hosting sessions in-person and virtually during covid. Derek has cooked for Cannaisseur Series and has worked in CBD production at KM Relief.

Derek currently resides in San Francisco, CA, and used to be the Chef at the Farm to Table Restaurant, Black Cat Farm Dinners, in Longmont, CO.