Chef David Danielson

With over twenty years of hands on experience in the hospitality industry, David brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to the industry. Upon embarking on his culinary career David began his training at Dumas Pere School of French Cooking and later continued at the renowned hotel school Ecole Hotelier Tain l’ Hermitage in France. 

Over the next two decades David continued to develop his craft working along side some of the industries greatest legends, working in North America, Europe, the Caribbean and Asia.

David joined the Levy Restaurant team at Churchill Downs in 2011.

Prior to joining the team at Churchill Downs David held Executive Chef positions at Rockefeller Center New York with Restaurant Associates, Executive Chef United Nations Plaza Hotel, and The Palmer House Hilton Chicago.

David’ s expertise extends well beyond the boundaries of hotel and restaurant kitchens in to the world of catering and special events, managing and organizing world class events is one of the cornerstones of David’s career. Recent events include Kentucky Derby 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, Super Bowl 2011, US Open Tennis, PGA Championships, 2008 Beijing Olympics, 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, 2014 Sochi Games, Chicago Gourmet, Red Bull Air Races, Lollapalooza Lexus tour, and a full range of large scale off premise events.