Meet the chef

The master behind the food.

Kevin Hildebrandt brings more than 40 years of culinary experience to the kitchen, with a career spanning private estates, award-winning restaurants, luxury resorts, and large-scale culinary operations. He has led culinary teams around the world and developed dining programs from the ground up, guided by a simple philosophy: exceptional food begins with quality ingredients, proper technique, and an uncompromising commitment to doing things right.

Kevin's culinary range reflects decades of experience across a broad spectrum of global cuisines. His expertise includes Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Korean cuisine, along with Italian, German, Jamaican, Mexican, and contemporary American cooking. That depth of experience is reflected in menus that respect authentic flavors and techniques while allowing room for creativity, seasonality, and thoughtful presentation.

At The Lodge at Clear Creek, Kevin brings that experience and philosophy to Boise County, creating food centered on quality ingredients and honest preparation. The kitchen is intentionally seed-oil-free, cooking exclusively with beef tallow and extra-virgin olive oil. His approach is straightforward: serve the same quality of food and uphold the same culinary standards he has carried throughout his career—right here at The Lodge at Clear Creek.