An Exclusive Evening of Culinary Excellence
Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha and Putnam
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Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Meet the Chef
Chef Chase Collier
James Beard Award Semifinalist
Raised in Wise County, Virginia, Chef Chase Collier’s passion for cooking was shaped by Appalachian family traditions and diverse cultural influences. Starting in the restaurant industry at 14, he refined his skills through apprenticeships and key roles, including working under the late Chef Nick Brewer and at The Block Restaurant & Wine Cellar.
In 2025, Chef Chase earned national recognition as a James Beard Award Semifinalist, highlighting his culinary excellence. Now Executive Chef at Ristorante Abruzzi, he combines authentic Italian cuisine with Appalachian flavors, focusing on fresh, local ingredients. His innovative approach has earned multiple awards at Taste of All 2022. He lives in Saint Albans with his fiancée, Breanna, and two sons.
