chef's bio

Executive Chef Pete Castanuela

Pete is proud and excited to be joining the White Bluff Resort staff as Executive Chef. He was born in Cleburne TX, and now resides in Ft. Worth TX, with his four sons: Pete Jr, Kyler, Trace, and Joseph. Pete comes from a family of fourteen where food was used as a way to bring his family together. Pete’s family history is what motivated him to pursue the Culinary Arts, in which he earned his degree. Pete was hired straight out of school as a personal chef. Later, he took the position as head Chef at Beaumont Ranch for three years where he gained experience in banquets, weddings, and corporate events. Besides his family, food is Pete’s life. Pete has been cooking for 27 years and does not plan on stopping any time soon. He says, “It has always been my belief to bring fresh, high quality product to the table at a reasonable price, flavor being my main priority. I look forward to displaying my skills and transferring my knowledge to the kitchen brigade so that White Bluff guests enjoy the dining experience of their lives.”