Levi Gardiner’s culinary journey began as the youngest Executive Chef at Reata Restaurant in Alpine Texas. He cemented his North and West Texas roots in Alpine, and later in Marfa under well-renowned Chef, Seth Siegel Gardner. After Marfa, Levi moved on to Reata Restaurant Fort Worth, as a Sous Chef.

Levi went on to become the Executive Chef of the 6666’s Ranch and has cooked for some world-famous Cowboys such as Boots O’Neal, songwriter Joe Leathers, along with some stars such as the Yellowstone cast, Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay, actress Hellen Mirren, musical artists Zach Bryan, Metallica, Shane Smith & The Saints, and Turnpike Troubadours, and many more.

He now lives with his two sons Cash, and Zane, and his wife Dania in Weatherford, Texas. As the Executive Chef of JD’s Hamburgers, Levi plays an integral part in the recipe development for The Westland Restaurant Group.

He enjoys his free time cooking outdoors, over a live fire, and connecting nature with his family.