Chef Rich Parente Brings His Culinary Brilliance to The Silo Cooking School

Fasten your aprons, folks, because The Silo Cooking School just got itself another heavy-hitting talent in the kitchen—Chef Rich Parente, the mastermind behind Clock Tower Grill in Brewster, is joining the team. And trust us, this is the kind of news that makes you want to cancel your dinner plans and start plotting your next culinary adventure.

Rich Parente is no stranger to shaking things up. From a 13-year-old kid flipping pizzas in a local deli to building his own culinary empire with his wife, Cassie, at Clock Tower Grill, Chef Rich has always been about doing things his way. He took an abandoned restaurant and gave it a soul—renovating it in just three weeks with creativity, grit, and sweat equity. His hands-on approach extends to his menu, where “good ingredients” are the foundation of every quail-and-grits masterpiece or saffron-drizzled lobster mac. Local, seasonal, and sustainable are his rules of play, yet his imagination knows no bounds. Whether it’s his food truck dishing up crab cakes at farmer’s markets or a pop-up nighttime farm dinner for special-needs kids, Rich’s work is always meaningful, always personal.

Now, he’s bringing that same creative fire to The Silo Cooking School. Chef Rich will make his debut with a hands-on class as part of his brand-new Culinary Legend Series, starting with Julia Child, The French Chef Inspired Experience. Circle your calendars—Tuesday, October 15th, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT—because this is your chance to channel your inner Julia and learn from one of the most inventive chefs out there. Expect buttery sauces, precise plating, and the kind of lore that only a culinary icon like Julia Child could inspire.

And here’s the kicker—Chef Rich isn’t stopping at Julia. His Culinary Legend Series will roll on with none other than Jacques Pépin, another name steeped in The Silo’s storied history. Both legends spent significant time at The Silo, and Chef Rich plans to honor not only their techniques but their stories, passions, and groundbreaking contributions to what we call modern cooking today.

Under Chef Constantine “Dino” Kolitsas's leadership, The Silo Cooking School isn’t just a place to learn recipes—it’s a stage where food, history, and personality collide. With Chef Rich on board, the possibilities are endless. Whether you’re a die-hard foodie, a curious beginner, or just looking for a great night out, these classes promise fun, flavor, and a touch of Parente’s maverick style.

Life’s too short for boring meals, folks. With Chef Rich Parente now part of The Silo’s team, it’s time to make your kitchen—or better yet, The Silo’s kitchen—a playground for culinary greatness.

Welcome to The Silo, Chef Rich. We’re ready to savor every bite of what’s to come.