As a guest of Congress Hall, you'll be just steps away from some of the most celebrated dining spots in Cape May. Head downstairs from your guest room to the Blue Pig Tavern, where you'll find hearty breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner favorites made using ingredients sourced three miles away at Beach Plum Farm. Or, try out a new pizza down in the Boiler Room, our vibrant underground pizzeria and music club.
Chef Bobby Will has been passionately cooking since his vocational high school days in 1999. He went on to earn his associate degree in culinary arts from the Culinary Institute of America (Hyde Park, NY, Class of 2006). From there, he honed his craft as Sous Chef under Andy Husbands at the renowned Tremont 647 before working with acclaimed chefs Jason Santos (Gargoyles on the Square) and Peter Capalbo (Tryst). He later took on his first Executive Chef role at the Atlantic Inn on Block Island.
Now, as the Executive Chef of Beach Plum Farm in Cape May, NJ, Bobby brings his passion for seasonally driven cuisine to the heart of the farm, crafting menus that celebrate the freshest ingredients grown on-site. His commitment to sustainability, flavor, and hospitality ensures that every dish tells the story of the land.
While backpacking in Eastern Europe one winter, Bobby was recruited to open Saltaire Oyster Bar & Fish House in Port Chester, NY. There, he earned an “Excellent” rating from The New York Times and was named one of 12 “Millennial Chefs Changing the Face of the Industry” by Thrillist.com. This recognition caught the attention of Jean-Georges Vongerichten, who brought him on board to help open Jean-Georges at Topping Rose House in Bridgehampton, NY. During his time in NYC, he was also invited to compete—and win—on Guy’s Grocery Games on the Food Network.
After five years in New York, Bobby returned to his New England roots and launched Salt & Steel, an elevated coastal fine dining restaurant in Maine. The restaurant was named one of Maine’s Hottest Restaurants by Eater in 2019 and won Maine Magazine’s Best Wine List award in 2022, with Bobby as runner-up for Best Chef/Fine Dining.
When he’s not in the kitchen, you’ll find Bobby playing his guitar, collecting rare vintage comics, or exploring the food cultures of Europe and Asia.
Immerse yourself in the beauty and farm fresh flavors of Beach Plum Farm’s Harvest Dinner Series. These dinners are a celebration of Beach Plum Farm’s seasonal crops, featuring our farm raised meats, organic produce, and garden herbs. Dine under the stars, or in our festive hoop house, depending on the weather.
Nestled in the main Amish barn, our Farm Kitchen offers an ever-changing menu inspired by the freshest ingredients harvested from our fields each morning. Enjoy homespun breakfast and lunch selections at picnic tables surrounded by the farm’s gardens.
Our Farm Kitchen menu changes frequent based on what’s fresh at Beach Plum Farm.
