Texas House of Representatives honors Ernest Servantes for his achievements as a pitmaster and restaurateur.

The Texas House of Representatives honors Ernest Servantes for his contributions as a pitmaster and co-owner of Burnt Bean Co. in Seguin. Servantes, a self-trained chef, began his career as a dishwasher and busser, later working as a corporate trainer for Outback Steakhouse and a cook for Huisache Grill. He spent 15 years as an executive chef with Sodexo. Servantes honed his barbecue skills and won numerous cook-offs, gaining national attention with a victory on the Food Network show Chopped Grill Masters.

Texas House of Representatives honors Ernest Servantes for his achievements as a pitmaster and restaurateur.

The Texas House of Representatives honors Ernest Servantes for his contributions as a pitmaster and co-owner of Burnt Bean Co. in Seguin. Servantes, a self-trained chef, began his career as a dishwasher and busser, later working as a corporate trainer for Outback Steakhouse and a cook for Huisache Grill. He spent 15 years as an executive chef with Sodexo. Servantes honed his barbecue skills and won numerous cook-offs, gaining national attention with a victory on the Food Network show Chopped Grill Masters.