Chef Thom England is a professional chef, food writer, educator and mentor, and has shared his expertise with both aspiring and seasoned chefs for over 20 years. Born and raised in northern Indiana, Chef England trained in New York at the Culinary Institute of America. He is an ACF Certified Executive Chef (CEC) and Certified Foodservice Educator (CFSE). As a Certified Specialist of Spirits (CSS) he is also well versed in the production and pairing of alcohol, running and consulting for wineries. Chef England currently serves as program coordinator at the Ivy Tech Hospitality and Culinary Arts program in Indianapolis, and is active in the community as a local foods activist as co-founder and president of Dig IN - a non-profit with the mission of promoting Indiana foods, beverages, and agriculture. Author home: Carmel, Indiana (Indianapolis area).