Meet Chef Jason Brown
Author: Kate Crump (April '22)
We understand that there’s more to a guided fishing trip than landing fish. While that’s a major part of what we do, we strive to create something more meaningful and memorable. As a result, we have brought on Chef Jason Brown to make everyone’s time at 58 North even more enjoyable. Chef Jason is a former high-end restaurant and private chef. He began with us in the winter of 2021.
Chef Jason began with Frigate in the winter of 2021 down at the lodge in Oregon. As a former private chef in the mountains of Colorado, he understands the necessity of having a delicious meal at the end of a long day of adventuring. Whether it’s a fine dining experience or some comfort food after a tough day, Jason Brown can provide you with something that’s going to fulfill your appetite. In early 2021, Brown felt as if it was time to stretch himself and his skills, so he jumped at the opportunity to work with Justin and Kate and Frigate. Cooking for passionate fly anglers along with the potential of growth in 2022 was too good of an opportunity for Brown to reject. Brown has had his hand directly in the design and setup of the new kitchen at 58 North. It’s been a new challenge that has stretched Jason to think more outside of the box. Brown has always pulled inspiration from the current season and his own food memories. He knows what he enjoys and strives to bring some of those fond memories to the table for those he has the privilege of serving.
Having never lived in Alaska, Brown is excited to bring what the state has to offer into the kitchen. No matter where he’s worked, Brown has formed relationships with local artisans, farmers, ranchers and members of the community to gain inspiration and local knowledge. It’s a part of his cooking philosophy and it’s what is going to make the dining experience at the new lodge so special. His new cooking style is self-titled as “Bush Gourmet”. Guests can expect to see Alaska resources tied in with some of Chef Jason’s personal flair.
After working with Justin and Kate for the past year, Brown has formed relationships with the guests and grown fond of those he’s been able to serve. A familiar face in an entirely new area is going to allow Brown to go above and beyond what he’s already done.
