Sebastian Brown
Holbrook House
Cooking at:
San Francisco Gala Dinner
Growing up in the vibrant island life of Key West, Sebastian's love for cooking sparked early, surrounded by fresh seafood. With over 20 years in the culinary game, he sharpened his skills at the Art Institute and kicked off his career at the esteemed Ocean Key House Hotel. Inspired by Thomas Keller’s The French Laundry Cookbook, Chef Sebastian headed west to be immersed in Northern California’s top-notch ingredients and culinary talent. He climbed the ranks at the Mina Group, thriving as Executive Sous Chef at Michael Mina’s Michelin-starred flagship in San Francisco. During the pandemic, Chef Sebastian co-founded a restaurant group in downtown Oakland, championing sustainability and revitalizing the East Bay’s dining scene. Collaborating with the best Bay Area chefs, he celebrates the region’s culinary diversity and community strength. It is beyond exciting to have Chef Sebastian at the helm for The Conservatory at One Sansome, home of the Holbrook House. With his exceptional culinary creative power, he’s bringing the heat.
