Born in Colorado Scott Schaden (The Mashugana Chef) spent about 10 years working the Denver and Boulder restaurant scene and attended Johnson and Whales University for Culinary Arts. After leaving Johnson and Whales he traveled to Italy’s Piedmont Region to study and work for several months. In his late twenties he relocated to Chicago and after floating through several work opportunities reconnected with a chef from his former years in Boulder. He went to work for Cameron Grant Chef owner of Osteria Langhe and former Head Chef of Laudisios Restaurant in Boulder. Working as Executive Sous Chef at the award winning Osteria Langhe he moved on to re concept the companies other restaurant Langhe Market as Chef de Cuisine.

Now, after some sad goodbyes to his friends and colleges in the Langhe Group Scott is now operating privately for a limited period of time! Don’t miss the pop ups, the fun, the shenanigans and general tom foolery. Follow on Instagram, MashuganaChef.com and his exclusive phone list.

Also available for private catering.