Matthew Thompson

Chief Culinary Officer

Restaura

Chef Matthew Thompson is a distinguished culinary professional and hospitality executive with over 25 years of experience in the industry. As the Chief Culinary Officer at Restaura Hospitality, he introduced progressive, sustainable, health-focused dining programs across senior living, healthcare, and corporate markets.

With a strong background in the local & responsibly sourced food movement, he is an advocate for plant-based menus. Chef Thompson was the co-founder and Chief Culinary Officer for Harvest Table Culinary Group, a dedicated team of chefs, wellness managers, and food enthusiasts who bring sustainable and wellness-focused experiences to universities.

Chef Thompson’s culinary journey is marked by a commitment to innovation and excellence. He holds an MBA from Johnson & Wales University and has completed Levels II and III of the Culinary Institute of America’s ProChef certification program. His expertise is further recognized by the American Culinary Federation, which has certified him as both an Executive Chef and Certified Culinary Administrator. Chef Thompson studied Lifestyle Medicine at the Harvard Medical School under Dr. Beth Frates and Dr. Walter Willet. As a certified lifestyle medicine coach, Chef Thompson is passionate about promoting health education and lifestyle coaching.