Resy and The Charleston Place Announce Guest Chef Collaboration Series as Part of Daniel Humm Residency

Resy and The Charleston Place are pleased to announce a lineup of guest chef collaborations taking place this spring and summer as part of the ongoing Chef Daniel Humm x The Charleston Place, Presented by Resy residency. This curated series invites influential chefs with strong ties to the city, including Sean Brock, James London, Dano Heinze and Michelle Weaver, to join Chef Daniel Humm for a sequence of intimate, two-night dining experiences that celebrate collaboration, creativity and thoughtful hospitality.

Each collaboration is designed as a natural extension of Chef Humm’s year-long pop-up at the landmark hotel and will feature a multi-course menu created by Chef Humm and the visiting chef. Menus will reflect a mutual respect for seasonality, regional ingredients and sustainability, while tying in each chef’s unique personality for a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Throughout the series, Chef Humm and each guest chef will be present in the restaurant on event evenings, offering guests a rare, high-touch dining experience.

The Guest Chef Collaboration Series reinforces the residency’s emphasis on dialogue between chefs, diners and the broader culinary community, while positioning Charleston as a creative meeting ground for ideas and cultures expressed through food.

Chef Sean Brock
April 8–9, 2026 A leading voice in the preservation and evolution of Southern cuisine, Sean Brock has deep ties to Charleston, where he spent many formative years shaping his approach to cooking and building lasting relationships within the local culinary community. Known for his dedication to regional ingredients, seed-saving and culinary heritage, Brock’s work blends historical research with contemporary technique.

Chef James London
May 20–21, 2026 A rising hometown talent, James London is the chef behind Charleston favorite Chubby Fish, which was recently recognized in the Outstanding Restaurant category as a James Beard® semifinalist for a second year in a row. London has quickly emerged as one of the city’s most exciting culinary voices, and is celebrated for his vibrant, seafood-driven cooking and thoughtful approach to hospitality.

Chef Dano Heinze
June 17–18, 2026 Chef Dano Heinze is known for his modern, ingredient-forward cuisine and precise technique, most recently leading the charge in Vern’s earning its first Michelin star. His cooking balances refinement with approachability, emphasizing clarity of flavor, seasonality and a contemporary expression of hospitality that aligns closely with the ethos of the residency.

Chef Michelle Weaver
July 15–16, 2026 A foundational figure in Charleston’s culinary history, Michelle Weaver served as executive chef of The Charleston Grill for more than two decades, helping to put the restaurant and destination on the national culinary map. Renowned for mentoring generations of chefs and for her deep relationships with local farmers and fishermen, Weaver’s collaboration serves as a homecoming moment, celebrating her legacy and love of cooking with peak summer produce.

The Guest Chef Collaboration Series builds on the broader partnership between The Charleston Place and Daniel Humm Hospitality, which continues to focus on local sourcing initiatives, sustainability-focused collaborations and apprenticeship opportunities for both the Charleston-based culinary team and the Eleven Madison Park team.

“This series is about celebrating some of Charleston’s best through our shared language of food,” said Humm. “Charleston has a deep culinary soul, shaped by its people and land. I’m excited to cook alongside these accomplished chefs and continue to learn from their vast experiences.”

Reservations for the first collaboration dinner with Chef Sean Brock will be available on March 4 for pre-sale exclusively for eligible American Express® Card Members through Global Dining Access by Resy with their Card linked to their Resy profile, while public sales for this will be available starting March 6 via Resy. Terms apply.

The Charleston Place is also an American Express Travel® Fine Hotels + Resorts® property, offering a complimentary suite of benefits for American Express Platinum Card® Members when booked through Amex Travel™.

For more information, please visit charlestonplace.com.

The Charleston Place, the flagship property of BHC, is an independent, iconic hotel in the heart of downtown Charleston’s historic district, serving as the Living Room of the city. Named one of the Best Hotels in the World on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Gold List, The Charleston Place offers 433 elegant, pet-friendly guest rooms; a world-class spa; plus an exclusive Club Level complete with spacious luxury suites and a two-story private lounge. The hotel also features five premier food and beverage concepts; 40,000 square feet of meeting and event space; complimentary bicycles; and a curated collection of retail shops. With a $150+ million transformation underway, The Charleston Place aims to captivate the hearts and imaginations of a new generation with inspiration, intention and connection at the center. Charlestonplace.com

Founded in 2021, BHC is a Charleston, SC-based luxury urban resort destination whose sole purpose is to create meaningful ways for people to connect and share extraordinary experiences. With a focus on generational ownership and longstanding partnerships, BHC is building a portfolio of interconnected hospitality and entertainment experiences designed to stimulate the senses and enrich lives. The collection originated with the acquisition of BHC’s flagship property  The Charleston Place, a landmark in the heart of historic downtown Charleston, and has continued to grow with the development of The Cooper, downtown Charleston’s only luxury waterfront hotel, opening in Winter 2025; Sorelle, a multi-level Italian restaurant concept; The Riviera Theater, a revitalized iconic entertainment venue; American Gardens, a new community greenspace in downtown Charleston, opening in Fall 2025; and Credit One Stadium, a world-class venue for sports and entertainment. BHC.com

Founded by Swiss-born Chef Daniel Humm, Daniel Humm Hospitality is the group behind the 3-Michelin-starred Eleven Madison Park, Clemente Bar and Eleven Madison Home. Widely regarded as one of the world’s leading chefs, Daniel Humm has earned numerous accolades, including seven James Beard Awards® and a record-setting three Michelin stars for Eleven Madison Park since 2011. Beyond fine dining, Humm is an advocate for sustainable, equitable food systems, having co-founded the nonprofit Rethink Food and served over one million meals to underserved communities during the pandemic. In 2024, he was named a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Food Education, reflecting his continued commitment to using food as a force for change.

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