Chef Aidan Daugherty has a passion for the unique. As Executive Chef of the Historic King Ranch located in Kingsville, Texas, he gets every opportunity to test his creativity. From butchering fresh wild game to catching local fish, all sourced on the iconic ranch, Chef Aidan’s specialty is Ranch‐to‐Table cuisine with a South Texas flair. He leads a team of professionals that prepare meals for small intimate family gatherings to large corporate events. Chef Aidan’s passion for uniqueness is fueled by the many camp cooks where open flame, cast iron, cooking results in hearty, rustic spreads for the ranch’s many guests. Aidan earned a bachelor’s degree from the Culinary Institute of America and has over 22 years of culinary experience. He is a devoted husband and father to four. In his spare time, he cooks for local charity events, serves as a restaurant consultant, keeps bees, and is a wine enthusiast.