Keegan Marchand is the chef at The French Manor Inn and Spa, a AAA Four Diamond hotel in South Sterling, PA. Keegan grew up in Lackawaxen PA in a family where ‘magical things’ happened in the kitchen, and at a young age he realized, “Food is more than just nourishment, it’s an experience. It’s time spent with loved ones.” Attending Wallenpaupack High School, his passion for food was transformed into a complete obsession while studying under Mrs. Sue Rowe, the school’s foods instructor. “Mrs. Rowe cultivated my creativity and love for manipulating food.” After high school, while studying culinary arts and business management at Northampton Community College, Keegan began working in the culinary industry. Cooking professionally for 12 years, Chef Marchand has worked at many other great local restaurants including The Settler’s Inn and Glass.Wine.Bar.Kitchen in Hawley; and Honesdale’s Dyberry Forks.