Chef William Hallquist

Chef At Home in Apple Valley
Chef William Hallquist

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Passion for food. Love for experience. Blending the two.

Bestow Culinaire is a chef-driven culinary experience created to bring thoughtful, memorable food to the places people gather most. We offer a wide range of services from private in-home dining, event catering, rental properties restocks and bookable chef services for guests, pop-ups, and special celebrations.

Led by Chef William Hallquist, with more than 30 years of culinary experience, a deep respect for craft, and a passion for creating meals that feel personal, intentional, and unforgettable. William previously served as Executive Chef at Pig & Fiddle, where he refined his approach to bold flavor, thoughtful hospitality, and elevated comfort food.

For William, food is more than a meal — it is memory, connection, culture, and experience. His love of travel inspires him to explore flavors from around the world, while his curiosity in the kitchen keeps him constantly learning, evolving, and reimagining what familiar food can become.

Bestow Culinaire was built around one idea:

Nostalgia, Reimagined.

From private dining and event catering to weekly meal planning, pop-ups, and travel-inspired culinary experiences, our goal is to bring unique global flavors to every table while creating moments guests will remember long after the last bite.

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More about me

For me, cooking is...

Sustainability and a delicious passion.

I learned to cook at...

A college brimming with talent and cooks who went on to start the most necessary and iconic restaurants in the Twin Cities. ❤️Saint Small

A cooking secret...

Food is life. No secret.

Book your experience with Chef William

Specify the details of your requests and the chef will send you a custom menu just for you.