A true Arizona native, Scott Tompkins, began his culinary career at what is now Don & Charlie’s. Scott then served his apprenticeship at Scottsdale’s famous Chez Louis, spending more than two years in this fine dining venue. Scott went on to the Arizona Club where he became a Sous Chef at age 23. Within one year, Scott worked his way into the Executive Chef position at the Arizona Club and earned his Certified Executive Chef Status from the American Culinary Foundation.

In 1997, Scott became Executive Chef for the renowned Marco Polo Supper Club in Scottsdale, continued the concept in the infamous Camelback Corridor with a second Marco Polo Supper Club, as well as starting new concepts for the company such as Cocomo Joe’s, and Mastro’s Ocean Club. Scott also created the Catering aspect of the company in 2004 as Director and Executive Chef for all catered events coordinated by Mastro’s Restaurants and Catering.

Scott is an active philanthropist and lends his culinary talents, heart, and soul to many local charities such as the American Heart Institute, CASA, Liver Foundation, Child Help, and Release the Fear. Scott was inducted into the Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame in April of 1998. He also holds numerous Bronze, Silver and Gold medals from ACF sponsored competitions. As well as the Iron Chef Winner sponsored by The New Times for 2004 & 2005. Scott has been a member of local associations such as the American Culinary Federation; he served on the boards of the Arizona Restaurant Association, Scottsdale Culinary Institute, an Arizona State Board Advisor for VoTec from 1996-2000 and also as Vice President of the International Les Toques Blanc International Chef Association. Scott’s invigorating personality has also earned him spots as Guest Chef and Presenter with Oklahoma State University in 2003 and 2004 and with the Cattleman’s Association in 2005.

Scott appears on Fox Arizona Channel 10 Morning Show presenting live cooking demonstrations and wowing viewers bi-monthly, as he has done for the past eight years.

In addition to the numerous awards and accolades, Chef Scott has had the honor of cooking with such legends as Julia Child, Wolfgang Puck, Madelene Kaimane, Martin Yan, Paul Prudome and Jermaina Towers.

Scott lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with his wonderful wife, Pam, and their two sons.