Camber
Camber Chef Collective
The Camber experience can be brought to your home or rental. Our Chefs will curate a custom tailored event that feels like a Michelin Star Restaurant in your own kitchen.
Benjamin Martin
Hometown: Santa Rosa, CA
Chef Ben Martin has cultivated a vibrant culinary journey. He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY with a Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts Management. Ben grew up in the heart of Sonoma County where the rich agricultural heritage sparked his passion for farm-to-table dining. A blend of South African family roots and a childhood in inspired Ben's passion for not only exceptional food, but also a love for travel and exploration.
After Culinary School, Ben found the wild southern culinary landscape of New Orleans. Where he spent two years embracing the city’s unique blend of cultures, learning to infuse his dishes with the rich spices and traditions of Creole and Cajun cuisine. He then spent a year immersed in the rugged beauty of New Zealand, where he explored stunning mountains while honing his culinary skills. He then returned to Sonoma County, refining his craft at Charlie Palmer's Dry Creek Kitchen in Healdsburg. Following that, Ben embarked on a six-month adventure through Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, eventually settling in Vietnam. There, he lived and cooked at a small local hostel nestled between the beach and jungle. After this enriching experience, he headed to Australia to discover the continent's diverse culinary scene, calling various places home—from bustling Melbourne in the south to the Great Barrier Reef up north. He spent two years there further developing his culinary style before returning once again to Sonoma County.
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Today, Chef Ben brings a piece of each adventure into his cooking. The influence of his travels resonates through every dish he serves. He has created a style of cooking where international flavors meet California farm to table ingredients. Passionate about cooking great meals that tell a story, he strives to craft experiences that are personal to each guest. Celebrating both local ingredients and global inspirations.
Contact Directly: 707.230.3356 | Ben.Martin@camberevents.com
David Carey
Hometown: Dallas, PA
David was born and raised in Northeastern Pennsylvania. He began washing dishes at a local restaurant at the age of 15, where he quickly fell in love with hospitality and learned to cook. He attended the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY and graduated with a degree in Culinary Arts. He went on to train at prestigious properties around the U.S. in places including Park City Utah, Nantucket Massachusetts, and Killington Vermont. In 2020, he dropped everything to move to Northern California’s Wine Country to pursue hospitality at the highest level. He spent more than three years training in the dining room of SingleThread Farms. In 2023, David restarted his long-time side project as a private chef, this time with a legitimate entity in California in which Camber was born a year later.
Chef David’s cuisine focuses on two things; the guest and the ingredient. He claims to have no cooking style, rather he enjoys cooking custom meals requested by the guest. Many of his dishes will showcase a range of techniques using every part of one single ingredient. “It’s about providing service to the ingredient in the same way we provide service to our guests.” He is passionate about all cuisines around the world, and is a lifelong-learner. He has also studied many aspects of beverage and enjoys working with guests to pair wine, beer and whiskey with his cuisine.
Contact Directly: 702.278.9338 | David.Carey@camberevents.com
