National Foundation for Celiac Disease Awareness

Chef Wade Harvin began his career as a pastry chef. He has worked at some of the best and unique organizations in the area including the Hotel DuPont, ATT Headquarters, The Hersey Hotel, Adams Mark Hotel and the Franklin Plaza.

Chef Wade joined the Drexelbrook Team in 1993 as a sous chef and quickly advanced to become the assistant executive chef. In 2007, he became Drexelbrook’s executive chef.  Chef Wade is responsible for overseeing the execution of over 800 catered events per year.

Chef Wade is a member of the International Chef’s Association. He is very active in the community and assists with the execution of the annual Drexelbrook Project, a cooperative effort between Drexelbrook and Upper Darby High School where culinary students learn to prepare and execute a catered event. Chef Wade completed gluten-free training through GREAT Kitchens in 2009. His Gluten-Free Crab Cakes have garnered a loyal following.