Hands On Gourmet Partners

		Stephen Gibbs Executive Chef "You can't imagine the satisfaction I get when I see sparks fly in the kitchen! The contentment I feel when someone takes home the knowledge of a new dish or technique. For me, there isn't a more fulfilling career. Being a chef has afforded me the luxury to do what I love most - create! Food is alive: it arouses the senses"

Chef Stephen’s career has included work at such acclaimed restaurants as Wolfgang Puck's Postrio, Roland Passot's La Folie, and Jeremiah Tower's Stars. Educated at the California Culinary Academy, he has also served as chef at the San Francisco Opera House. In 2000, he created the dining concept and menus for Virgin Atlantic Airline's Upper Class Lounges across the USA

Chef Stephen was recently nominated for 7x7 Magazine’s “On the Verge” awards, which honor innovative leaders in creative fields. He is being recognized in the Menu Creation and Development category. His recipes were featured in the September/October 2005 issue of CHOW magazine. Chef Stephen also frequently does cooking demonstrations in association with other national magazines, including Gourmet and Women’s Health.

Before picking up a chef’s knife, Stephen spent time in Los Angeles working as an actor. You may recognize him from Days of Our Lives and other 1990’s era sit-coms and television commercials.

		Molly Fuller Business Manager "It is wonderful to be here in flavor-savvy San Francisco, learning more about cuisine from a creative chef! I'm simmering with excitement about Hands On Gourmet."

Molly’s interest in food and culture has taken her around the world — from high in the Himalayas to deep beneath the Red Sea. Molly volunteers with the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture (CUESA). She believes it is vital that people understand the importance of supporting local farmers and sustainable agriculture.

Molly's experience in business development and system operations, gained through positions at two start-up companies, guarantees Hands On Gourmet  a solid "back office" foundation. She has a B.A. from the University of Michigan and a Moderating Certificate from the RIVA Institute.

		Anne McCarten-Gibbs Sales & Marketing "Creating great food with colleagues is both fun and nurturing to the soul. It builds the best kind of connections between people. I've watched Chef Stephen's joyful experimentation in the kitchen for many years, and am thrilled to be a part of bringing this fantastic experience to more groups."

Anne's career has focused on developing compelling programs and communicating great ideas. Most recently, she co-founded and directed Youth Philanthropy Worldwide, an organization dedicated to inspiring America's young people to make a contribution to the global community.

Through her successful consulting practice, Anne has worked to engage the public on a wide range of topics, from international women's rights, to early childhood education, to local business development. She has a Master's degree in Public Affairs from Princeton, and a B.A. from the University of Virginia.