We have to be honest, we didn’t know exactly what a “Head of Culinary Development” was, but Chip Shots, the new membership-only indoor golf club set to open in Southwest Las Vegas in early 2024, is “delighted to introduce Chef Andrew Hunter as just that, the Head of Culinary Development. And we now know what that position entails, so like they say, you learn something new every day.
Chip Shots currently has a temporary office location where they offer a golf simulator and welcome interested members to set an appointment to hit a few shots and learn about the Chip Shots experience. Check out the official Chip Shots website for details or to set a meeting.
A few months ago, the ownership and management held the official groundbreaking ceremony in Vegas.
“We are thrilled to welcome Chef Andrew Hunter to the Chip Shots family,” said Founder and CEO, Keith Langlands. “His extraordinary talent paired with his unparalleled experience and unique vision perfectly aligns with our mission to bring Chip Shots members a refined, yet approachable, dining experience that pairs perfectly with a round or two of golf in our state-of-the-art facility.”
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Chip Shots is a private, membership-only golfing and networking space designed to encourage networking, practice your golf swing and take your business to a new level. The all-inclusive club is scheduled to feature an elevated food and beverage program, indoor and outdoor entertainment spaces and state-of-the-art Full Swing virtual golf simulator technology. The official info says the club will “Blur the lines between social and golf club and will break the mold of a traditional country club experience, creating a place for members to engage, connect, entertain, work and play with like-minded professionals. Chips Shots Las Vegas is slated to open in early 2024 and a second location is scheduled to be located in Scottsdale.”
Hunter has over two decades of experience and is said to be one of the country’s leading research and development chefs. He kicked off his career at the acclaimed China Moon Café in San Francisco and then became Vice President of Culinary Development for Wolfgang Puck Worldwide where he translated Wolfgang Puck’s fine dining vision into fast-casual menu concepts across the globe. Hunter also currently serves as the head of Culinary Development for Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, executive chef for Niman Ranch, Global Development Chef for Kikkoman, and the culinary innovation partner for The Mushroom Council.
As Head of Culinary Development at Chip Shots, Hunter will oversee culinary operations at the indoor golf club including concept and menu development, kitchen management, restaurant operations and the creation of bespoke culinary experiences for private events.
