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La Quinta Today
By the People, for the People
La Quinta Chef Celebrates 10 Years at Resort
Andrew Cooper showcases seasonal, locally-sourced dishes at luxury hotel
Mar. 29, 2026 at 7:05pm
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Andrew Cooper, the executive chef at La Quinta Resort & Club in California, is celebrating over a decade of working at the luxury hotel. Cooper is known for his commitment to using fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients in his artisanal dishes, such as a pan-seared scallop with heirloom cauliflower puree.
Why it matters
Cooper's long tenure at La Quinta Resort & Club highlights the resort's dedication to maintaining a high-quality culinary program that reflects the regional flavors and seasonal produce of the Coachella Valley. His focus on locally-sourced, sustainable ingredients aligns with growing consumer demand for more transparency and traceability in the food they eat.
The details
As the executive chef at La Quinta Resort & Club for over 10 years, Andrew Cooper has developed close relationships with local farmers and purveyors to source the freshest, most flavorful ingredients for his seasonal menus. His signature dish of pan-seared scallops with heirloom cauliflower puree showcases his culinary expertise and commitment to highlighting the bounty of the Coachella Valley.
- Andrew Cooper has worked at La Quinta Resort & Club for over 10 years.
- Cooper is celebrating his decade-long tenure at the resort in 2026.
The players
Andrew Cooper
The executive chef at La Quinta Resort & Club who is known for his commitment to using fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients in his artisanal dishes.
La Quinta Resort & Club
A luxury hotel in La Quinta, California that has maintained a high-quality culinary program under the leadership of Chef Andrew Cooper for over 10 years.
What they’re saying
“I love working with the local farmers and purveyors to source the freshest, most flavorful ingredients for my dishes. It's important to me to highlight the regional flavors and seasonal produce of the Coachella Valley.”
— Andrew Cooper, Executive Chef
The takeaway
Chef Andrew Cooper's long-standing commitment to local, sustainable ingredients at La Quinta Resort & Club demonstrates the resort's dedication to providing guests with an authentic, regionally-inspired culinary experience that reflects the unique flavors of the Coachella Valley.
