Brandon Carter

Coming Up

Brandon Carter trained at Culinary Institute of America before beginning his rise at Ritz-Carlton Naples, Florida, first as Chef de Partie and then as Head Chef. He later brought his craft to The Inn at Palmetto Bluff in Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina, serving as Head Chef in 2011–2012 and then as Executive Chef from 2012. Today, Brandon is Executive Chef and partner of FARM Bluffton since 2016 and Executive Chef and partner of Common Thread since 2021, continuing to shape his career with the same precision and momentum.

Where They Are Now

Carter is Executive Chef and partner at FARM Bluffton, South Carolina. The role continues alongside his Savannah work, giving his career a two-city Lowcountry footprint rather than a single kitchen address. Carter puts it plainly: "We make these beautiful meat logs in house for the Common Thread menu." It is a small sentence with a lot of kitchen labor behind it — grinding, seasoning, forming, cooking, and serving something handmade rather than purchased finished.

Career - Executive Chef and Partner — FARM Bluffton, South Carolina (2016–present) - Executive Chef and Partner — Common Thread, Savannah, Georgia (2021–present) - Chef de Partie — Ritz-Carlton Naples, Florida - Head Chef — Ritz-Carlton Naples, Florida - Head Chef — The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina (2011–2012) - Executive Chef — The Inn at Palmetto Bluff, Palmetto Bluff, South Carolina (from 2012) Education: Culinary Institute of America

Signature

Brandon's signature dishes include Common Thread, meat logs, and Strangebird Food Truck.

In Their Words “We make these beautiful meat logs in house for the Common Thread menu.”

Honors

Brandon Carter has received Bon Appétit, 50 Best New Restaurants in America (2022). Brandon's honors include Bon Appétit’s 50 Best New Restaurants (2022).

FAQ What is Brandon Carter's current role? As of 2026, Brandon Carter is Executive Chef and Partner. Where did Brandon Carter train or study? Brandon Carter trained at Culinary Institute of America. What recognition has Brandon Carter received? Bon Appétit’s 50 Best New Restaurants (2022).