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The Founders Jozef Harrewyn & Rene Ball

Chef’s Jozef Harrewyn and Rene Ball met at New England Culinary Institute in 1992, both Chefs were pastry & baking instructors. A friendship was quickly established between them and in April 1997 Chefs Corner in Williston Vermont was opened bringing a unique European flare to the area.

Jozef born in Belgium, Rene born in France, both with extensive backgrounds in the industry, it was a success story from day one.

“We are a European style Cafe offering breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch and catering with a selection of classic pastries and baked goods.”
– Jozef Harrewyn

Chef Rene retired in 2007 and Jozef continued the legacy with Chef Scott till his own retirement in 2022. Scott a graduate of NECI, after a very successful career in the industry joined Jozef.

The journey continues with Chef Scott at the helm closing on 30 years in 2027.