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 him to become the opening chef of Stirling Tavern in Morristown, New Jersey.

Since then, both Stirling Tavern and Chef Campney have earned plenty of recognition and accolades. Brandon’s personality, along with his brand of innovative 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, Brandon and the Stirling team partnered with the owners of Dublin Pub in Morristown. After a remodel and menu overhaul, they reopened in October 2024 to rave reviews. Chef Campney now runs the kitchen programs at all three restaurants.