Andrea Griffith
Executive Chef - The Residence Club at Ocean Reef
Executive Chef Andrea Griffith’s path to becoming a chef began when she was a child alongside her father- a Philadelphia firefighter with a passion for food – as he prepared meals at the firehouse, served family-style at a table of close knit associates. She enjoyed sharing the table with Pursell Farms guests, a 3,200-acre destination resort located about 45 minutes from Birmingham.
Chef Andrea came to Pursell Farms in 2013 following successful culinary roles at the Greenbriar Resort in West Virginia, Primland Resort in the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia, and Circa Restaurant in Philadelphia.
In 2020, after a nationwide search, Chef Rich Rosendale selected her as a finalist for the Executive Chef’s position of the Residence Club in Ocean Reef Club. After days of fantastic food produced by each candidate, Chef Andrea, now as the Executive Chef for the Residence Club, overseas all aspects of day-to-day culinary operations.
Andrea’s vision for the restaurant is to be like your own home, where you come down for dinner and it is always unique. Comforts of home in an ever changing world. The Garden Network who provides us with a variety of products weekly based on inventory. We would like to create one of a kind events based on your passions, interests and tastes. Chef Andrea is always ready to meet with you to plan special events and make menu adjustments to best meet your dietary needs.