Kristopher Edelen (also known as Chef KPE) creates elevated, highly tailored dining experiences rooted in New American farm-to-table cuisine. Known for his discretion, adaptability, and refined execution, he brings a seamless, restaurant-level experience into private homes and global settings. He founded HOTPANnyc in 2014 as a modern culinary concept using a postmodern lens to reinterpret American cuisine through seasonality and sustainability. His work reflects a balance of technical precision and creative intuition. Edelen is reinventing the modern American dining experience. Edelen studied at the Culinary Institute of America and has been featured on  Netflix (Snack vs. Chef), Food Network (Chopped and Cutthroat Kitchen), First We Feast, and HULU (Midnight Feast). He is also an active member of the Leadership Committee for GenR (short for Generation Rescue), a subdivision of the humanitarian organization International Rescue Committee (IRC).