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Roundz Catering reflects the vision and skill that Zachary Pope has refined over years of training and experience. His philosophy is simple: the perfect meal begins with the best ingredients. From there, attention to detail, passion and an ability to entice all the senses set Roundz apart.
While studying pre-med at Baylor University, Zachary took a job as a waiter and was soon drawn to the kitchen. His epiphany came in his third year of college, when a conversation with his brother led to the simple question: “What do you like to do?” Within weeks of this discussion, he enrolled in the Baltimore International Culinary College.
Chef Pope excelled in his studies at BICC and was awarded a seven-month fellowship at the Park Hotel, Ireland’s premier country resort famous for its classic cuisine. Upon his return to the states, he worked as sous chef at Matters of Taste catering in Old Town Alexandria, VA.
Following his tenure at Matters of Taste, Chef Pope worked in many of the area’s finest restaurants, alongside renowned chefs. In Annapolis, he worked at Scirocco. In Washington, DC, he fine tuned his craft at Restaurant Vidalia, Georgetown Station, Brigadoon, Vintage Wine Bistro (with Gerard Pangaud of Gerard’s Place), Red Sage, Tahoga, Butterfield 9, and Ortanique.
Despite his success as a restaurant chef, Chef Pope wanted his own business, utilizing everything he loved about food preparation while making time for his growing family. He and wife Jennifer welcomed sons Patrick in 2002 and Cameron in 2005. In that time frame, Roundz Catering was born.
Chef Zachary Pope brings years of training in classical cuisine to Roundz Catering. Generally, the classical method of food preparation employs the practice of using nothing but the finest ingredients, equipment and talent. Put simply, it is the very finest food, prepared perfectly. Its hallmark is a thorough understanding of ingredients, flavor, texture and interaction. Classical cuisine is as much about the food as how to prepare the food. Contact Chef Pope today and taste the difference!
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