Chef Ronald Rittenhouse brings twelve years of culinary expertise to The National Hotel as a Chef de Cuisine specializing in simple, elegant and delicious food.  Prior to joining The National Hotel, he worked as chef for the Boulder Café in Boulder, Colorado and the Breakwater Inn in Kennebunkport, Maine, after which he decided to return to his roots in Hunterdon County.

Upon returning, Ron worked for ten years as the Executive Chef for Max Hansen Caterer. It was there he had the opportunity to wield his exceptional culinary skills for small, elegant, multicourse dinner parties as well as for large events such as Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell’s 2003 Gubernatorial Ball.

Ron is a strong supporter of local businesses and encourages the use of local, seasonal foods. He resides in Bloomsbury, NJ with his wife, Jennifer, their four rescued cats and their rescued Bichon.

Ron has a true passion for food, the community, The National Hotel and its guests. He looks forward to the honor of cooking your next meal.