Kyle Connaughton

Kyle Connaughton is a renowned chef, educator, and co-author of the book “Donabe — Classic and Modern Japanese Clay Pot Cooking”. In 2016, he and his wife, head farmer Katina, opened SingleThread Farm – Restaurant – Inn in Healdsburg, California, which earned three Michelin stars, making it the only restaurant in Sonoma County to achieve this. The inn received three Michelin Keys, while the farm earned the Michelin Green star.

Kyle’s culinary journey began in L.A. at locations like Spago Beverly Hills and The Dining Room at Ritz Carlton. He then trained in Japan with Michel Bras and in traditional Japanese cuisine. In 2006, he joined Heston Blumenthal as Head Chef of Research and Development for The Fat Duck Experimental Kitchen. Kyle is a co-developer of the Culinary Science Bachelor’s program at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), which awarded him an honorary doctorate in 2022. He also co-founded Vertice, a hospitality development company.