Doug Paine

Doug was born and raised in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. He spent many long hours outdoors, hunting, fishing, hiking, and biking. He feels fortunate to have been guided by chefs who allowed him to be creative and find his own path. Doug feels very connected to Vermont’s ever growing food community. One of his favorite things to do as a chef is to visit farmers, bakers, cheese makers, and other food producers so he can see how they do things. When he's not in the kitchen Doug enjoys spending time with his family as well as hunting for wild mushrooms.