Anthony Ploof

As the Director of Cook Academy for over a year at The Essex, Vermont’s Culinary Resort and Spa, Chef Anthony oversees many aspects of the resort’s culinary offerings. This includes all private cooking classes, summer kid’s camp, corporate culinary team building, and special onsite events. Prior to his role as Director, he was the Culinary Chef Instructor and Manager for our two on-site restaurants, Junction and The Tavern. Classically trained in New York at The Culinary Institute of America, he designs his classes around Vermont’s fresh and local ingredients. Through his expertise, Chef Anthony produces beautiful and delicious food, which he uses to educate and entertain all guests and local patrons.