Photo by Carol Park

DAN STACY – CO-OWNER/EXECUTIVE CHEF

Dan Stacy is the Owner and Executive Chef of Royal Fig Catering.  With well over a decade of catering and fine dining experience, Dan has worked at various restaurants and country clubs in the Austin and Houston areas.  Arriving in Austin in 2008 from a 2 year stay in New York City, Dan cooked under Harold Dieterle, the winner of Top Chef, Season 1 at his restaurant, Perilla, in the West Village.  He has also cooked for many celebrities at the famous Soho House members only hotel featured on the TV Show, “Sex and the City.”  A well-rounded chef, he enjoys cooking with fresh seasonal ingredients in his venture, The Seedling Truck and The Seedling Pantry.

Contact Chef Dan at: chef (at) royalfig (dot) com or 512.484.7653

Photo by Sasha Haagensen Photography

KRISTEN STACY – CO-OWNER

A food enthusiast and experienced in marketing and sales, Kristen spent 10 years using her talents expanding arts-in-education programs in Cleveland, OH, New York City, and Austin.  An experienced event planner, Kristen is known for her creativity and attention to detail, having facilitated conferences, corporate events, galas, dinner parties, large scale fundraisers, workshops, and hundreds of Austin weddings.

Contact Kristen at: kristen (at) royalfig (dot) com or 512.814.9743

LORI GILBERT – EVENT COORDINATOR

Lori, an easy-going Californian at heart, made Austin her home 4 years ago. Attending The University of Texas at Austin, where she attained her Liberal Arts degree, Lori was able to combine her education with 7 years of fine dining restaurant and hospitality experience; propelling her to a satisfying career in event coordination. With her charming sense of humor and background in the fine arts, Lori’s eye for detail and love of a good time will guide you through your event with ease!

Contact Lori at: lori (at) royalfig (dot) com or 512.739.3233

DALLES NELSON – HEAD CHEF

As a recent transplant to Austin, Dalles grew up in Portland, Oregon. Coming from the bountiful northwest food scene Dalles tends to focus on simple yet elegant ingredients. After extended stays on the northern California coast Dalles was able to kick his culinary experience up as he returned to the northwest. Working under Executive Chef Eric Atlas at the prestigious Portland Golf Club to an extended stay with the area’s largest craft brewery Dalles was able to execute with his new focus on fine dining, beer and wine pairings and large banquets. Looking forward to the new seasons and abundant fresh ingredients, Dalles is very eager to get acquainted with Austin and the great food movement.

Contact Dalles at: dalles(at) royalfig (dot) com

LAILA GARCIA – SOUS CHEF

Laila moved to Austin from her small hometown near Corpus Christi six years ago, to start her own adventures and career in the food industry. Food has always been her passion and Austin’s colossal palate for exceptional food inspired her to attend culinary school and become part of it. Chef Laila has worked at an assortment of places throughout Austin to hone her skills, including The Hills of Lakeway Country Club, where she met Chef Dan over four years ago. Laila chose to further her career in event catering by joining the team at Royal Fig has risen to become a valued leader among the culinary team.

ANDREA CHARTIER – HARVEST ROOM SITE MANAGER

When it comes to people, Andrea Chartier knows hospitality and with a soft spot for simple, seasonal and fresh, her placement with Royal Fig is a match. Austinite at heart, central Texas has been her home for 25 years. Andrea’s hill country youth has left a rustic impression with a genuine desire for comfort. It is here at The Harvest Room where her passion gives people the feeling like they’ve come home. She invites everyone to be entertained in this inspired setting at the next event you attend or create. Ready to enhance your next party, workshop, or social soiree, she invites you to The Harvest Room–where you go for the hospitality of home.

Contact Andrea at: andrea (at) royalfig (dot) com or 512.709.2611