Bert P. Cutino, CEC, AAC, WCMC

Cofounder/C.O.O. The Sardine Factory Restaurant
Born in Monterey, Chef Cutino is an ACF Certified Executive Chef, Food Manager and World Certified Master Chef (WACS). He is the co-founder of the internationally famous Sardine Factory Restaurant and the Cannery Row Co. and other companies, now including five hotels. He graduated from Monterey Peninsula College with a degree in business and has also received two Doctor of Culinary Arts in Honoris. Chef Cutino has gained National recognition, and he has been the recipient of many awards, including the California Distinguished College Alumni Award, Humanitarian Awards, Diplomat from the California Culinary Academy, US Congressional Record, and local-regional-national Chef ozf the Year. . In 2013 he made the list as one of the Best Chefs in America. Chef Cutino has cooked for many famous, political and national known figures such as the actor, Clint Eastwood; CBS Sportscaster Jim Nantz as well as Leon Panetta, former Director of the CIA and Secretary of Defense and famous chefs such as Julia Child and Paul Prudhomme, and many others whether it be the local, regional, state, or national. In 2013 he made the list as one of the Best Chefs in America. Chef Cutino has cooked for many famous, political and national known figures such as the actor, Clint Eastwood; CBS Sportscaster Jim Nantz as well as Leon Panetta, former Director of the CIA and Secretary of Defense and famous chefs such as Julia Child and Paul Prudhomme, and many others whether it be the local, regional, state, or national.