Instructors

Carlo Peretti | Executive Chef

Carlo Peretti, raised in England, received his initial training at Thomas Danby’s Culinary School in Leeds, England. He then received an International Hospitality & Tourism Management Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA. Prior to joining the New York Wine & Culinary Center, Carlo was Executive Chef at various locations in the area...

Theomarie Adams | Chef Instructor

Chef Theomarie’s talent extends beyond the boundaries of a typical commercial kitchen. The New York Wine &...

Shannon Brock | Wine Instructor

Shannon Brock has taught wine classes at the New York Wine & Culinary Center for over five years. She holds the...

Andrew Chambers | Chef Instructor

Andrew Chambers developed a love for the food service industry at a young age. When he was 12 years old, his parents...

Tom Chamot | Chef Instructor

Thomas Chamot, life long resident of Rochester NY, graduated in 1991 from Rochester Institute of Technology with a...

Jeff Christiano | Chef Instructor

Jeff Christiano graduated in the top 10 of his class at the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde...

Ted Ganster | Wine Instructor

Ted Ganster teaches wine and beverage education courses at Rochester Institute of Technology. He instructs in the...

John Green | Chef Instructor

John Green has never shied away from hard work. His interest in culinary arts, restaurants and food service...

Lorraine Hems | Wine Instructor

Lorraine Hems has been working in retail, wholesale, and wine education for over 25 years. She is a full-time...

Erica Little | Wine Instructor

Erica Little grew up on a vegetable farm in Penn Yan, NY, and is very passionate about New York agriculture, wine and...

Jeffory McLean | Chef Instructor

Jeffory McLean, a lifelong resident of the Finger Lakes Region of New York, is a self-trained Culinary Artist....

Cheryl Pitti | Wine Instructor

Cheryl Pitti’s passion for food and wine began when she lived in Europe during the 80’s. She is certified...

Eric K. Smith | Chef Instructor

Eric K. Smith has been honing his culinary skills since 1994. At 2 Vine restaurant in Rochester, he cemented his...

Antonio Toscano | Guest Instructor

Born and raised in the Southern region of Calabria, Italy, Antonio Toscano experienced first-hand the process of...

Noel Uzemack | Wine Instructor

Noel Uzemack’s professional career as a technical director for the performing arts took him to major wine...