Melanie Burkett

Chef, Inner Temple Foods

Les Dames d’Escoffier

Sonoma County Chapter

Chef Melanie was born and raised in Johannesburg South Africa until moving to the US. As a young girl Melanie began cooking, creating menus and going shopping. She spent time dreaming of delicious dishes and preparing them to delight her family. This turned into a passion for creating good food and she worked in various restaurants and cafes, and then became an organic school lunch chef serving over 5 different schools in San Francisco. During the pandemic she opened Inner Temple Foods, originally a meal delivery service utilizing seconds produce and bi-product from local farmers and producers to bring healthy meals to the community in a time of need. Currently, she serves the entire Bay Area with small events catering, private cheffing, and cooking classes. Her passions lie in serving the community and utilizing local products to strengthen the relationship between producer and clients.