David Kinch is the chef behind the two Michelin starred Manresa restaurant in Santa Cruz, California.
He has worked to develop a 'sense of place' through the food he serves at the restaurant, nursing a strong relationship with Love Apple Farms where much of the restaurant's produce is sourced.
Kinch has an impressive CV and pushes an ingredient led approach when it comes to food - sourcing locally, sustainably and organically - he is a leader in the fine dining scene of America.
A chef who works with new ingredients daily, we sat down with Kinch to test his skills and give him the FDL Bare Fridge Challenge. Presented with eggs, black pepper, rice and a cabbage - what dish would he prepare? Take a look at the video above to find out.
More FDL Bare Fridge Challenges - here's René Redzepi, Daniel Humm, Thomas Keller and Ferran Adrià creating a dish with the same ingredients.