Chef Patrick Karvis

Having started his career in Florida as a dishwasher at The Fish Market Karvis knew right away that he wanted to cook. The opportunity came one night when the chef asked him to fill a position on the line. Karvis accepted and the rest is history.  He started his culinary journey in 1992 at the O’rangie, now known as Wright’s at the Arizona Biltmore, as pantry and hot appetizers chef and made his way to Kitchen Manager in a little over a year.  Later accepting a sous chef position at Lon’s at the Hermosa Inn under Chef Michael DeMaria, chef Karvis learned organizational skills which is critical to being successful in the culinary industry. 

In 1996 Karvis took those skills and joined Chef Eddie Matney at Eddie’s Grill in Phoenix and later Eddie Matney’s Restaurant.  Having developed a strong bond and working relationship, Karvis and Matney worked together for many years.   In 2001 Karvis was hired as executive chef for the Talking Stick Golf Club’s Wildhorse Grille.  During that time, Karvis has redeveloped the menu, instituted regular wine dinners and built a solid reputation for himself in Arizona. 

Karvis continues to do cooking classes around the Valley and participates in many events including Flavor of Phoenix, Zoofari, Phoenix Cooks and The Taste @ Kierland Commons and many others.  Karvis has also had the honor of working at other fine dining establishments throughout his career such as Wolfgang Puck’s Obachine, Mark Tarbell’s, Barmouche and Michael’s At The Citadel and Bistro America as well as helping create the menu and execute a James Beard Dinner in 1999.

Patrick continues to use only the best of ingredients as well as implementing local ingredients onto the Wildhorse Grille menu.

Patrick has a wonderful family with his wife Katie, daughter Lily - 5 months and two sons, Payton - 9 and Kyle -18. When Patrick is not cooking up great food he enjoys playing the drums and listening to music.

Favorite quote is by Macro Pierre White, At the end of the day it’s just food isn’t it? Just food?