John Doody

As the Executive Chef and Culinary Director of Kelber Catering, John Doody has high standards, enjoys developing exciting, contemporary menus, and maintains a calm temperament, all of which are important to running a kitchen that can serve thousands of meals daily.

With over 43 years of service in the culinary industry, Chef John has been with Kelber Catering for 23 of those years. He leads his award-winning culinary team with an open mind to new concepts while communicating the importance of food and equipment safety, responsible use of resources, and camaraderie throughout the company.

John embraces the challenges and unique characteristics of high-volume catering. Special dietary requests or menu alterations are not an obstacle with this gifted chef. He works closely with the sales team to make sure the menus are to client specifications. Whether serving 75 or 2500 guests, an array of hors d’oeuvres or a five-course plated meal, each client receives the same detail-oriented attention from Chef John and his crew every time!