Chef Jeff Stone
Chef Jeff’s eclectic culinary style has its roots in his family’s frequent moves throughout his childhood. Due to his father's growing business, the Stone family moved every two years from Jeff’s first birthday until he turned eighteen.
Adjusting to new environments and meeting new people became the foundation for his passion for travel, culture, and culinary exploration.
Education & Early Career
After earning a Bachelor of Science in Restaurant Management from Georgia Southern University in 2010, Jeff moved to Atlanta and worked through every station at La Tavola Trattoria, mastering traditional Italian cuisine.
Restaurant Openings
Jeff helped launch numerous successful restaurants including SLATE Orlando, Mason Tavern, Forza Storico, Culinary Dropout, and HD1, a concept from Top Chef winner Richard Blais.
World Travel
Between 2016 and 2019, Jeff backpacked through 33 countries, staging in professional kitchens across Argentina, Chile, and the Czech Republic while expanding his global culinary perspective.
Coachella & Touring
Through industry connections, Jeff became a catering chef for Coachella Music Festival and later toured North America cooking for Imagine Dragons, Shinedown, Pentatonix, and their crews.
Executive Leadership
Jeff later served as Executive Chef at Briar Common Brewery in Denver and Special Projects Chef at Serendipity Catering, creating unique dining experiences and elevated menus.
Today
Since joining Limelight Catering in Chicago in 2023, Jeff advanced from Head of R&D to Chef de Cuisine and became Executive Chef in May 2025.