About Chef Peter

    Peter Schonman

A trained chef, former restaurant owner, educator, and food industry consultant, Peter Schonman is also a father of three, married to an entertainment-industry professional. Peter understands the difficulties of feeding a busy family with a variety of needs, and the importance of having a stress-free family meal time. Peter also knows the ins and outs of menu planning and recipe creation.

Career Highlights:
Education

• 2 years classically trained in Chef School
• Trained in Italy for two years cooking in top restaurants throughout 8 different regions

Work

• Corporate Chef/Founder Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano
• Director of Culinary Innovation, Anova/Bumble Bee Foods
• Executive Chef, Vivere Restaurant (Italian Village, Chicago)

Other

• 1st place winner, Prosciutto di Parma Recipe Contest sponsored by Giuliano Bugialli
• 1^st place winner, National Veal Board Annual Competition, NY
• Voted #1 Risotto in Chicago by Chicago Magazine
• Biaggi’s voted Top Italian Chain Nationally by Consumers Report 2009 & 2010.

So, whether you’re looking for a restaurant quality home-cooked meal, or you need professional-level menu help, contact us.