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Chef Seth

West Loop, Chicago, IL

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Chef Seth Lucchesi is a versatile chef with a diverse culinary background spanning Michelin-starred and James Beard-nominated restaurants. He honed his skills at Chicago’s acclaimed Smyth and The Loyalist, where he worked across pastry and savory stations in the restaurant’s fine dining program. From high-volume kitchens to remote, ingredient-driven cooking in Alaska, he embraces every opportunity to refine his craft. His cuisine leans toward umami-rich, globally inspired flavors, incorporating fermented ingredients for depth and balance. Passionate about seasonality and technique, Chef Seth focuses on creating dishes that are both thoughtful and deeply satisfying.
Past: Blackberry Farm, Smyth, BokaContemporary AmericanItalianAsianFrenchFermentation SpecialistSouthernPastryVegetable-ForwardVegetarian-CuriousTasting MenusHealthy Meal Prep
Experience
Boka Catering Group, Chicago, IL - Kitchen ManagerSmyth (✻✻✻ Michelin), Chicago, IL - Pastry AssistantBlackberry Farm, Walland, TN - Assistant Pastry ChefBoka, Chicago, IL - Chef de Partie

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Taylor

Special OccasionDecember 14, 2025

Chef Seth clearly knows his stuff. He created a creative and delicious menu for 14 of us for a celeb...

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