Lowco Meal Maestros: Kevin Keogh, The Quarterdeck

For more than 40 years, Chef Kevin Keogh has honed his culinary skills in kitchens across the world, immersing himself in an array of techniques and styles in order to deliver his signature dish, “Whatever people enjoy.”

To him, the dish in front of you is only as good as the journey it takes you on.

“I like when a dish makes someone happy, when it brings up a memory or takes them back to a time and place,” he said.

That focus on the diner propelled him through a lengthy career in the kitchen that has taken him from five-star restaurants to hip London eateries and everywhere in between.

This broad epicurean perspective is something he’s brought to The Sea Pines Resort. Having previously served as Chef de Cuisine at Coast, Keogh moves to the role of Executive Chef at Quarterdeck as it is undergoing a beautiful transformation.

“It’s exciting to renew Quarterdeck’s focus on local seafood, fresh ingredients and catering to families, visitors and locals alike,” he said. “Our philosophy has always been to use the best ingredients and let the flavors speak for themselves, but we did want to modernize it and make it lighter.”

Adding elements like a charcoal-burning Josper oven and renewing the focus on local ingredients, Keogh is excited to bring a new dynamic to the Quarterdeck, just as he’s done in kitchens throughout his celebrated career.

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160 Lighthouse Rd, Hilton Head Island SC 843-842-1999 | quarterdeckhhi.com