Chris Miller has had a storied career in the culinary world. His journey began at the young age of 15 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he trained under the tutelage of Chef Zack Calvin for eight years. This apprenticeship set the foundation for his future career and prepared him for the next phase.

In Denver, Chris honed his skills in multiple high-end restaurants, gaining valuable experience and building a strong foundation of knowledge. He then ventured to Seattle, where he worked at the Flying Fish, expanding his culinary horizons and gaining new perspectives.

After returning to Colorado, Chris spent 15 years working with Wholefoods, where he ran Seafood departments, worked in store management, and product development. It was during this time that he developed a deep appreciation for quality ingredients and sustainable practices, which he brought to his role as Executive Chef of Lands' End in Homer.

Cody Fry began his culinary journey under renowned Chicago chef Charlie Socher in the charming town of Mineral Point, Wisconsin. With an insatiable appetite for knowledge and experience, he moved to Denver, Colorado, sharpening his skills in top restaurants like Vesta in Denver and Sweet Basil in Vail.

After mastering modern gastronomy and fine dining techniques, Cody craved something more raw and unfiltered. This led him to Little Corn Island, Nicaragua, where he cooked without modern conveniences”There, he smoked meats over harvested mango wood, taught locals how to make pasta, foraged for ingredients, and bartered with fishermen at the docks.

Love eventually brought him stateside, where he landed in Dallas, working at Sharon Van Meters 3015, one of Texas premier catering establishments, serving high-profile clients like Margaret Hunt and Kenneth Copeland.

With a deep love for nature and a vision for family life, Cody moved to Homer, Alaska. He began as sous chef at Lands End, collaborating with Chris Miller. Together, they co-founded The Kannery, a venture that marked the beginning of many culinary pursuits to come.