Douglas Best

Culinary Training Chef, Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN

Douglas Best is the Culinary Training Chef at Vanderbilt University. Born and raised in Olympia, WA, Douglas Best found his passion for the culinary world while serving in the military, using food to bring people together and destress. After graduating from culinary school, he honed his skills in fast-paced kitchen environments. Looking for a new challenge, he found himself an opportunity in higher education dining at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN.