Matthew Thompson

Chef Matthew is a highly passionate & effective chef and hospitality executive with a strong track record of driving business performance by developing high-performing, highly innovative teams. He is recognized for outstanding leadership in driving culinary artistry through creative menu development and experienced in the authentic delivery of ethnic cuisine. Talented teacher of food safety and culinary arts. With a strong background in the local & responsibly sourced food movement, he is an advocate for plant-based menus. Chef Matthew is the co-founder and Chief Culinary Officer for Harvest Table Culinary Group, a dedicated team of chefs, wellness managers, and food enthusiasts who create a campus dining experience. Every meal tells a story, and every student leaves satisfied. We are passionate about bringing chef-driven, sustainable, and wellness-focused experiences to students and universities. The team is empowered with the culinary freedom and agility of a boutique company to be responsive to student needs and truly make an impact on their campus and local communities. Chef Matthew has brought progressive, sustainable, health-based dining to higher education partner sites for more than twenty years.