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Matthew Iffland, CEC
Director of Food & Beverage
Chef Matthew Iffland, a Chicago, Illinois native is the Director of Food & Beverage for Hanna Brothers. Matthew was inspired to begin cooking by his grandmother who cooked everyday and grew a huge garden every year to feed their family. Since childhood, he always knew he was going to be a chef, mainly because he loved to eat great food. Matthew has over 28 years of experience in the culinary industry.
A few words to describe his culinary style would be “Fresh” and “Done right”.
Some of Chef Iffland’s accolades include:
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Certified Executive Chef (CEC) Certification, 2009-Present
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Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC), 2004
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Cooked at James Beard house in 1999 representing Park 75/Four Seasons Hotel
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3 Gold Medals in American Culinary Federation Competition from 2005-2009
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4 Silver Medals in the American Culinary Federation Competition from 2005-2009
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2 Bronze Medals in the American Culinary Federation Competition from 2005-2009
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ServeSafe Certified Instructor
Danny Brooks
Quick Takes Manager
Danny Brooks, a Turin, GA native is the Quick Takes Manager for Hanna Brothers. Danny has always enjoyed cooking. He was inspired to become a chef because he wanted to start making foods that were healthier for his mother and others with health problems so they could also enjoy eating great food.
Danny Has over 10 years of experience in the culinary industry. A few words to describe his culinary style would be “Flavorful”, “Fusion”, and “Fun”.
Some of his accolades include:
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ServSafe Certified
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Took part in the Taste of Fayetteville, 2012
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Assisted in creating a bakery and a cafe in Peachtree City, GA to support A Better Way Ministries
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Food was featured on the American television show, Drop Dead Diva
Sayyid Muhammad
Executive Film Chef
Jeff McManus
Executive Film Chef
Carlos Garcia
Executive Film Chef
Roger Poirier
Executive Film Chef
Kyle Snedeker
Executive Film Chef
Brian Brown
Executive Film Chef
Israel Najera
Executive Film Chef
IT BEGAN WITH FOOD
Since the founding of Hanna Brothers in 1997, Jim and Joe have never forgotten the simple pleasures of a lovingly prepared meal shared around the dinner table. Their attention to detail and commitment to service has only grown stronger, and they have attracted like-minded individuals who help Hanna Brothers achieve continued success in providing “Great Food. With Character.”
EARLY INFLUENCES
Jim and Joe Hanna have always been passionate about food. Coming from a large family, mealtimes were when everyone gathered together around the table. The joy and happiness of sharing great food with people is what led Joe to his early career in restaurants and catering, and, eventually, opening his own restaurant. While on location, production companies began to discover Joe’s amazing recipes. Soon, Joe was in demand, traveling all across the country, perfecting his winning combination of delicious meals and friendly, dependable service.
BUILDING IT TOGETHER
During this time, Jim was following his dream of studying business and playing football at the University of Louisville, eventually signing with the New Orleans Saints. Joe had always been a big supporter of Jim’s, and when the football career was over, the brothers decided to team up.
Aside from their mutual love of preparing and serving great food, the Hanna Brothers each share a mutual appreciation and great affection for the other as a person.
JOE
I remember when Jimmy was at the University of Louisville, I knew he was very busy with studying and football. I wanted him to be able to give those areas his full attention, so I would send him a little bit of financial help, not a lot, just a little every month to help him get by.
So, the day after he signed his NFL contract, my doorbell rings, and I answer the door and there, out of nowhere, stands Jim. He smiles and hands me a shoebox. I took it and I was thinking, He came all this way to give me a pair of shoes? I open the shoebox, and it was full of money—he had kept track of everything I had ever sent to him and even though we never talked about it, he wanted to pay it all back to me.
That’s what kind of person Jim is.
JIM
The thing about Joe is I’m pretty sure every single person who has ever met him agrees he has the biggest heart in the world. He just really cares about people, as individual human beings.
Lots of folks talk about giving back to the community, and for Joe, it’s more than just supporting or donating to local organizations, it’s about connecting with people. The other day, he opened up our big kitchen to Wow in Sync, a group who works with disabled young children with disabilities, to have them come in and learn to do some cooking. The joy in the kids’ faces was only matched by the joy in Joe’s as he was helping them. And that’s the kind of thing he makes a priority in his life.
That’s what kind of person Joe is.
Hanna Brothers
Jim and Joe purchased some mobile equipment and started Hanna Brothers Motion Picture & Event Catering in 1997. The equipment was in such rough shape to start, they felt it was a successful day if the catering truck did not need to be towed to the shooting location. But, what the brothers had both learned on their journeys was that persistence and commitment make all the difference. This positive, “can-do” attitude allowed them to complete every project, on time and at budget, innovating and inventing along the way. Their core principles—providing top quality food with unparalleled service, under all conditions—remained steadfast. Industry executives began to take notice.
In 2004, Hanna Brothers opened a facility in Slidell, LA, to service the busy film production industry in Louisiana. As word spread, they continued to add mobile kitchens, support equipment, and more staff who shared their commitment. In 2014, they added a second, state-of-the-art location in Fayetteville, GA, to work with Georgia’s booming film industry.
FURTHER EXPANSION HAS LED TO:
Hanna Brothers Film Catering
Since 1997, Hanna Brothers has been providing premium catering to over 200 film and television productions to a wide variety of locations around the world. We strive to deliver the best food with exceptional service, speed, and reliability.
Hanna Brothers Corporate Meal Solutions
We can feed your team a great meal every day, on special occasions, or everywhere in between. Our Catering Coaches will work with you to create a Food-As-A-Service that helps you reach your company objectives.
Hanna Brothers Disaster Relief Catering
Hanna Brothers is proud to be able to assist and provide catering services to disaster relief workers across the entire Southeastern United States, as need arises.
Hanna Brothers Private Event Catering
When your next event has to be right, the last thing you need to worry about is the food. Let one of our Catering Coaches work with you to deliver a great meal that will leave an amazing impression on your guests.
The Studio Café
An open to the public, movie studio-style commissary located in the Trillith Studios Production Centre in Fayetteville, GA. Create an unforgettable experience for your large group or family at this unique venue south of Atlanta.
Join Our Team
Our people allow us to consistently deliver great food to our growing family of customers. In fact, across all of our kitchens, corporate client locations, movie set catering locations, and our own restaurant located in Trillith Studios Production Centre, we serve thousands of people a great meal…every day…thanks to them.
We’re looking for talented people who share our passion and our Core Values to join our team and help us reach our long-term corporate mission of feeding 2 million people in the year 2029.
Want to join our team? Click here to see our current job listings.
