The art of fruit and vegetable carving has its roots in the age of the Chinese Tang Dynasty (AD 618-906) and Sung Dynasty (AD 960-1279).This exquisite craft has been slowly developed and refined over the years in China.These beautiful garnishes and fruit carvings were not only created for the Kaiser's feudal banquets but they were also popular among average people, who enjoyed beautiful artistic food presentations.
Locates in the Bay Area, California, since 1998 Art Chef Inc. has been actively promoted the
intricate Chinese art of fruit and vegetable carving to the general public in the community as well as to many professionals in the food service industry around the United States through its fruit carving training programs, exquisite carving centerpieces for special events services, and carving demonstrations, expertly conducted by its founder - Chef Jimmy Zhang.
Over the years, Art Chef Inc. has graduated many chef students, whose culinary carving skills had won them many National championship titles.
Chef Jimmy's artistic talents and his reputations as a dedicated carving art teacher have drawn many people from faraway States around this country as well as others from foreign countries to the Bay Area, CA to study the carving art under him.