Chef Sean Begin, Owner & Chef

Chef Sean Begin, owner & chef is not new to the restaurant and catering industry. A native Bostonian, his 20 years of experience has lead him across the country mastering culinary delights from rustic Italian cuisine at Cacina Rustica in Vail, Colorado to French Classical at Café L’europe in Palm Beach Florida. He also gained valuable experience at The Mansions at Ocean Edge Resort, Cape Cod, Massachusetts. In 1994, Chef Sean moved to Nashville where he began his chef’s term with Capital Grille within the Hermitage Hotel. Next up, Sean took on the task of establishing Big Guns Catering, an affiliate of the Bound’ry Restaurant, and it was here that the Tennessee Restaurant Association named him Chef of the Year 2001. In the summer of 2002, Sean opened Copper Kettle Café and Catering in Green Hills to rave reviews. He has had the opportunity to cater for numerous dignitaries and celebrities in the Nashville and surrounding areas.

Aimee Altman, Catering Director

Catering is a passion that Chef Sean shares with Daily Dish Catering Director, Aimee Altman. She is no stranger to the business. She graduated from Belmont University in 2002 after earning her bachelor’s degree in business. After working in the music industry in artist relations and marketing, she found her passion for event planning. Experience in the restaurant industry throughout college prepped her knowledge of food and allowed her to combine her creative planning skills with cuisine. Her resume boasts catering and planning events for many famous clients including Mike Huckabee, Oliver North, Moll Anderson, Paramore, Rascal Flatts, Phil Vassar, Sara Bareilles, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban and Ray Stevens. She has catered events for Belmont’s 2008 Presidential Debate, CMA’s, Heritage Foundation, Make a Wish Foundation, Nashville Lifestyles, Pearl Ball, TN Titans, Vanderbilt, Vintage Affair, Vintners and many more. Her passion now…planning your “Not So Daily Affair” with the Daily Dish team.