Chef Edmund “Eddie” Konrad is a Philadelphia-born chef whose fine-dining pedigree shapes the culinary voice of Hemlock Events. He trained in rigorous kitchens up and down the East Coast—Learning formative experience at institutions like Le Bec-Fin in Philadelphia and Del Posto in New York—before returning home as chef de cuisine at Laurel. National audiences met him on Top Chef (Season 16), where his craftsmanship and straight-ahead style stood out. In Philadelphia, he became widely known for elegant, seasonally driven tasting menus and exacting technique.

At Hemlock Events, Eddie channels that background into polished, guest-focused catering—bespoke menus, restaurant-level execution, and a calm, professional presence in any setting. From intimate dinners to large weddings and corporate gatherings, his food pairs precise cooking with approachable flavors, drawing on years of leadership in top kitchens. The result is a catering experience that feels like a great night out at a favorite restaurant—just brought to your venue, flawlessly organized from first bite to last.