Let's Go Rogue brings the fearless creativity of Chef Jeff Woodward, The Rogue Chef, straight to your kitchen. With over 26 years of experience, Chef Jeff has made a career out of breaking the rules of conventional cooking and redefining comfort food. From the heart of the Ozarks to exclusive celebrity dinners, his unforgettable dishes have left a trail of satisfied guests and flavor-packed memories.
This cookbook isn't just a collection of recipes-it's a journey into the mind of a chef who believes food should be fun, fearless, and full of soul. Chef Jeff also shares the stories behind the food-from his days as a corporate trainer and festival chef to the creation of signature rubs and sauces that became staples in Branson's culinary scene. You'll get insider tips, flavor-building techniques, and rogue-worthy insights into pushing the boundaries of traditional cooking.
Whether you're a seasoned grill master, an adventurous home cook, or just someone hungry for something new, Let's Go Rogue is your invitation to create food that makes a bold, rogue statement.
This isn't just a cookbook.
It's a culinary rebellion.
Jeff, Chef: - Chef Jeff has more than 25 years of experience in the restaurant industry. He graduated in May 2020 with a degree in Restaurant Hospitality and Culinary Arts with a Certification in Baking from Ozark Technical College in Springfield, Missouri. He started as a corporate trainer for Houlihan's Restaurants and traveled across the country opening new stores. Over the years, he has worked for privately owned establishments, as well as large well-known corporations.In Branson, Missouri, Chef Jeff worked for America's Top Theme Park: Silver Dollar City. He created many of the rubs and sauces for the Bluegrass and BBQ festival, while running the Production Kitchen which served food to the entire park. Based on his gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, originally created for The Spring Festival, a new food shop was added called The Traveler's Stop, near The Time Traveler ride. As one of the head chefs at Silver Dollar City, Chef Jeff prepared various meals for The Harlem GlobeTrotters during their summer exhibitions. He also developed the recipes for the gourmet style tacos and nachos at the Hula Hula Taco Stand at White Water aquatic park. The Bacon-Cheeseburger Pizza at Crossroads Pizza was Chef Jeff's first paid menu creation for Herschend Entertainment. Pete and Jack Herschend have welcomed Chef Jeff to provide private meals in their home. While at Big Cedar Lodge in Ridgedale, Missouri, Chef Jeff managed kitchens, developed specialized menus for events, and organized catering parties. During the Legends of Golf Tournament, Chef Jeff would serve private events, presenting only the highest level of food to many top-level athletes, entertainers, and business professionals. One of his all-time favorite events was making breakfast for Peyton Manning and his family each morning. Chef Jeff also served as the Chef de Partie and created meals for many celebrities including Mark Wahlberg, Justin Timberlake, and St. Louis Blues hockey legend, Chris Pronger. As a private chef, Jeff enjoys working with individuals and groups to create a unique menu that will exceed the guests expectations and their taste buds. He can create a menu to fit any event, from small 2-3 person intimate gatherings to extravagant 150-200 people weddings and conventions. Without a doubt, Chef Jeff has taken food to a whole new level. He can take an average meal and turn it into an extraordinary experience. He is well-known in the Branson area, and across the country, as The Rogue Chef.
