Former President Barack Obama's personal chef spoke with hospitality students about careers in the culinary industry during a fireside chat at Ottawa Hills High School.

In his visit to Ottawa Hills High School, Chef Cliff Rome told students that food and curiosity can open doors that degrees alone cannot.

An executive chef to former President Barack Obama spoke with students Wednesday at Ottawa Hills High School in. (Feb. 18, 2026) ...

Former White House Executive Chef Cliff Rome visited Ottawa Hills High School Wednesday, sharing his story and inspiring the next generation of hospitality workers.

An executive chef to former President Barack Obama spoke with students Wednesday at Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids.