Chef Kellermann participated in the apprenticeship program at The Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulpher Springs, West Virginia. The Greenbrier is a 5 Star and 5 Diamond resort and a recipient of the Mobil Travel Guide 5 Star Restaurant Award. Working as a rounds chef while rotating through all aspects of the kitchen, Chef Fred participated in everything from butchery to garde-manger, from pastry to ice carving, in addition to working the line and cooking for private parties.

He then returned home to this region and joined The White Dog Café in the University City section of Philadelphia. He performed the duties of sous chef and executive pastry chef, participating in writing and planning the daily menus and assisting the staff in their production. The White Dog is considered one of the best restaurants in the Philadelphia area and a national leader in the use of organic foods.

Kellermann then became the executive chef at The Inn at Montchanin Village, and Krazy Kat's Restaurant, in Wilmington, Delaware. It was at this Mobil 2 Star Restaurant (which under Chef Fred became a 4 Star Chef) and Small Luxury Hotel that Inquirer Food Critic Craig LeBan bestowed 2 bells and said that "The food is as sophisticated as the decor is wacky."

Elements Café is Fred Kellermann's first foray as Chef-Owner. With the love and help of parents, brother, a very understanding wife and boundlessly energetic son, the labor of love that is Elements Café became reality. Wife Mari can often be found greeting, seating, running, busing, and tasting on an almost daily basis. Son Fred pours water, serves bread, clears plates and wants to be a World Series catcher for The Fightin' Phillies.

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