Chef Brandon Campney graduated from The Culinary Institute of America in 2012. After a few years of working in the Hudson Valley, he made his way to New Jersey in 2015 to work at The Stirling Hotel. In 2016, the Baldassarre family, owners of The Stirling Hotel for over 40 years, set their sights on opening a new modern American restaurant. At the young age of 24, Brandon’s passion and drive led to his role as opening chef of Stirling Tavern in Morristown, New Jersey.

Since then, both Stirling Tavern and Chef Campney have earned plenty of recognition and numerous accolades. Brandon’s personality, along with his brand of innovative and modern American cuisine, caught the eye of Food Network producers in 2020, when he appeared on Guy’s Grocery Games. His Food Network competition appearances didn’t end there; he went on to be featured on Chopped and Kitchen Crash, winning both.

In 2024, the Stirling team partnered alongside the owners of Dublin Pub in Morristown. After a remodel and a menu overhaul that Brandon spearheaded, they reopened in October 2024 to rave reviews.

Just one year later, Brandon partnered as a co-owner with John Baldassarre to open a modern Italian restaurant, also in Morristown, Cotto. Though it has only been open since December 2025, Cotto has received no shortage of press and acclaim.

Brandon strives every day to help push each of Stirling Restaurant Group’s four restaurants toward excellence and culinary innovation.