11/17/2025
Every now and then we’re fortunate to run into a Chef that has extraordinary skills and an uncompromised passion to create unique meals for his guests.
His focus is on flavors and how they work with one another.
With years of practice in some of the finest restaurants in the south, many in Highlands, and for the last three years in Hawaii, he operates with a deep understanding of food.
When asked to describe his food and cooking style. He said it’s always interesting,
creative, seasonal and local.
"I don’t want to do the same thing other restaurants are doing. I want to bring flavor and textures from all around the world."
My philosophy is it can’t be boring and it can’t be halfway. I constantly try to push my skills.
I’m endlessly reading cookbook sand studying cuisines from all over the globe.
Chef Walter Shepheard, is from the south and knows southern cooking.
When asked what his goals are for the Lake Rabun Hotel Restaurant. He said to be creative and inventive, and to continue to learn about what the area provides from their farms and wineries and how we can bring that to our guests. I have respect for what’s here and the local culinary history.
Welcome, Chef Walter Shepheard to the Lake Rabun Hotel & Restaurant, we are happy to have you with us!
