The Fearrington House Restaurant Team | Fine Dining Chapel Hill, Durham, Raleigh NC

Meet The Restaurant Team

The Restaurant Team at The Fearrington House, North Carolina's only AAA Five Diamond Restaurant, is headed by Chef Colin Bedford, Food & Beverage Director Maximilian Kast, and Maitre D' Joris Haarhuis. The kitchen team includes French, English and American-trained Chefs who have studied at prestigious culinary establishments including CIA and the French Culinary Institute. The front of house team have gained experience in many of the world's leading restaurants - all bringing their exemplary service skills to this fine dining restaurant.

Theresa Chiettini - General Manager
Raised in a family of Hoteliers, Theresa learned the intricacies of managing luxurious hotels in both Europe and the Caribbean from a very early age. After earning a degree in Hospitality Management from the University of Central Florida, Theresa spent several years at properties in the US and Europe including the prestigious Rafael Hotel in Munich, Germany. Theresa has been with The Fearrington House Country Inn and Restaurant since April of 2000. More about the Inn Team>>

Colin Bedford - Executive Chef
A native of England, Colin came to the The Fearrington House in 2005 as Executive Sous Chef. Colin's culinary interest began at an early age, later taking him to The Castle Hotel, Niagara on The Lake, and the Prince of Wales Hotel. Colin continues the Fearrington House's commitment to "Farm-to-Table" cuisine, maintaining partnerships with local farmers, and utilizing some of the finest produce and ingredients in the region and in the gardens at Fearrington.

Maximilian Kast - Beverage Director
Originally from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Max was raised in a family of German restaurateurs and specialty food producers. Before joining The Fearrington House, Max was the Food and Wine Director at Triple Creek Ranch, a Relais & Chateaux property in Darby, Montana. He has a BA in history from the University of Montana in Missoula, has his Level II Certification from the Court of Master Sommeliers and has been accepted to sit for the Court's Advanced Test in August 2009.

Joris Haarhuis - Maitre D'
Joris Haarhuis joined Fearrington in 1991 as an intern from the Hotel School in The Hague, Holland. After completing his degree in Hotel Management, Joris returned to Fearrington to work as Guest Services Manager at the country Inn before moving to the restaurant as Maitre D' in 1995.

Jill Leckey - Chocolatiere
Jill joined the Fearrington House in 2005 as Chocolatiere following training at The French Culinary Institute and the famed Jacques Torres Chocolate Shop in New York City. Her delicious hand crafted chocolates are also available at The Belted Goat in the village center. Click here for more information about The Belted Goat>>

Reservations available Tuesday - Saturday 6-9pm and Sunday 6-8pm.
(919) 542-2121

Attire: Jackets recommended for gentlemen.
Gift Certificates for the Fearrington House Restaurant available in any denomination.

Voted #3 In The U.S. for The World's Best Service Awards - Travel + Leisure 2007

The Fearrington House | 2000 Fearrington Village Center | Pittsboro, NC 27312
Just minutes from Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, NC