SoDel Cares, the philanthropic arm of SoDel Concepts, recently donated $4,000 to the Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation.
Formed in 1999, the nonprofit CHEF provides resources to help students in the Cape Henlopen School District excel and develop their full potential.
Read MoreSave the calorie-counting for January. SoDel Concepts is offering innovative, delectable desserts during the entire month of December at all 10 of the hospitality company’s coastal Sussex County restaurants.
The promotion is an excellent way to showcase the skills of Dru Tevis, the company’s new corporate pastry chef, said Scott Kammerer, president of SoDel Concepts. “These incredible desserts demonstrate – in a very delicious way – that we are taking our dessert program to the next level.“
Read MoreScott Kammerer, president of SoDel Concepts, announced that Dru Tevis is the hospitality company’s new corporate pastry chef.
“Dru is known for his innovative, beautiful and delicious desserts,” said Kammerer. “Having him on board will take our dessert program to an entirely new level. We’re excited to have him on our team.”
Read More“We used study guides provided by the Cicerone Certification program, which is the gold standard for beer training, and additional materials that I compiled,” said Matt Patton director of SoDel Concepts’ beer program, one of only seven Certified Cicerones® in the State of Delaware, and an avid home brewer. “The class covered the proper way to pour and serve beer. We also talked about a wide variety of beer styles and flavors so that our team can help guests choose from the many beers that we offer. The training included an extensive beer tasting to develop first hand experience with the styles.”
Read MoreScott Kammerer, president of SoDel Concepts, recently announced that Maurice Catlett was promoted to the position of corporate chef.
Based in Rehoboth Beach, SoDel Concepts has 10 restaurants. Catlett is running Matt’s Fish Camp in Lewes, which he helped open. Additionally, he is overseeing the culinary operations at Fish On in Lewes and The Clubhouse at Baywood, a restaurant and event venue in Millsboro.
Read MoreSoDel Cares, a charitable foundation founded by SoDel Concepts, recently donated $4,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Read MoreSoDel Cares, the philanthropic arm of SoDel Concepts, will hold its fourth annual fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, Nov. 16, at Fish On in the Villages of Five Points, Lewes.
SoDel Cares was created after the death of Matt Haley, the company’s founder, in 2014. Haley, a noted philanthropist, was the recipient of the 2014 James Beard Foundation Humanitarian of the Year Award.
Read MoreMatt Patton, a director of operations for SoDel Concepts, recently made the Delaware Business Times list of 40 Delawareans under 40 who are being recognized for professional accomplishments, community service, leadership and vision.
This is the fifth year for the DBT 40 awards, which are bestowed by Delaware Business Times magazine.
Read MoreThe culinary team at SoDel Concepts prepared more than 8,000 meals during the NASCAR events Oct. 5-7 at Dover International Speedway in Dover. The race weekend is a major tourist attraction in the state.
Shifts started at 3 a.m. to prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner for the media, speedway employees, police officers, emergency responders, security guards, homeland security personnel, NASCAR drivers and crews, and event sponsors.
Read MoreLisa Wheeler, the director of human resources for SoDel Concepts, was nominated for the Human Resources Innovator of the Year award, a category in the 2018 Human Resources Awards presented by Delaware Business Times and the Delaware Society for Human Resource Management.
Read MoreThe Clubhouse at Baywood near Millsboro was named the Best Wedding Venue in Sussex County by the readers of Coastal Style magazine.
“We are dedicated to making sure our couples have a perfect day, from the setting to the food to the service,” said Danielle Panarello, director of operations for The Clubhouse at Baywood. “It’s gratifying to see that the readers of Coastal Style recognize our team’s hard work.”
Read More“The Shining Star is one of the best programs we have at SoDel Concepts,” said Scott Kammerer, president of the company, which has 10 restaurants along the Sussex County coast and a hospitality management division. “The award helps us show our employees how much we value them and appreciate the hard work they do every day in our restaurants. “We want them to know that when they go above and beyond to make each guest’s experience great, we notice – and so do our guests.”
Read MoreScott Kammerer, president of SoDel Concepts, was recently voted Best Businessman in Sussex County by the readers of Coastal Style magazine. This is the fourth year he has received the award. SoDel Concepts owns 10 restaurants in coastal Sussex County, as well as Plate Catering.
Kammerer has received many state and regional recognitions, including the Delaware Restaurant Association’s 2016 Cornerstone Award and the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce’s Marvin S. Gilman Superstars in Business Award.
Read MoreMost diners have heard of a sommelier, a trained and knowledgeable wine professional who often works in high-quality restaurants. However, they might not have heard of a cicerone. The term, pronounced "sis-uh-rohn," refers to hospitality professionals with proven experience in selecting, acquiring and serving a wide range of beers.
Read More“August is one of the best times of the year to be a chef,” said Doug Ruley, vice president of culinary operations for SoDel Concepts. “On the Delmarva Peninsula, there is an abundance of fresh ingredients. That includes seafood, meats and poultry as well as produce. We are lucky that we can partner with local growers. It goes along with SoDel’s commitment to our communities to prepare simple, fresh, beautiful food.”
Read MoreTeam Ace of Bases held steady to win the fourth annual SoDel Summer Softball Showdown July 18 at Sports at the Beach in Georgetown.
The team was one of eight comprising SoDel Concepts employees. Each team of 15 to 20 people played two three-inning games. Then the teams sent two players to the plate for a home run derby.
Read MoreLocated in Frankford on Millers Creek, a tributary of Little Assawoman Bay, the camp is open to residents of Delaware between the ages of 10 and 13. It serves about 60 campers a week for six weeks from early June to August. “An important part of SoDel Cares’ mission is to honor SoDel Concepts founder Matt Haley’s commitment to at-risk youth,” said Scott Kammerer, president of SoDel Concepts, which owns 10 restaurants in coastal Sussex County. “Since 1947, Camp Barnes has given children a chance to experience nature at absolutely no cost to their families,” he said. “We’re more than willing to support their good work.”
Read MoreScott Kammerer, president of SoDel Concepts, recently announced that Julie Hemp was named general manager of Catch 54 in Fenwick Island, one of SoDel Concepts' 10 restaurants along the Delaware coast.
Read MoreDoug Ruley, vice president of SoDel Concepts, recently attended an invitation-only summit on sustainable seafood sponsored by the James Beard Foundation.
At the June 5 event held in Washington, D.C., seafood experts, academics, chefs and purveyors discussed the issues in both domestic and international fisheries."Seven of our 10 concepts focus on seafood, and all of our restaurants showcase seafood dishes," said Ruley. "Sustainability is of critical importance to our business and the environment."
Read MoreScott Kammerer, president of SoDel Concepts, announced that Maggie Cellitto is the executive chef of Matt's Fish Camp in Bethany Beach, one of SoDel Concepts' 10 restaurants along the Delaware coast. Cellitto is well known for her talent with both the savory and sweet side of the kitchen, as well as for her management skills.
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