Kansas City

Dan Uche

Executive Chef

With nearly four decades of culinary leadership, Chef Dan Uche has built a career rooted in passion, precision, and consistency. He began his culinary journey at Bristol Seafood Grill in Minneapolis in 1985 and quickly rose through the ranks, earning a promotion to Sous Chef in 1990.

When Bristol Leawood opened in 1996, Dan was selected to lead the kitchen as Executive Chef, a role he embraced for over 25 years. In 2022, he took on a new challenge—guiding the team at Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social in downtown Kansas City as Executive Chef.

Chef Dan continues to focus on delivering unforgettable dining experiences, driven by his belief in the power of teamwork. He credits his success to the dedication and longevity of his staff, whose consistency and excellence are reflected in every dish.

When he’s not in the kitchen, Dan enjoys spending quality time with his wife and their three grown children. He’s also a passionate blues festival enthusiast and a devoted home brewer—bringing the same creativity and care to his hobbies as he does to his cuisine.

Brenda Upchurch

Sales & Events Manager

With three years at Bristol Seafood + Steak + Social and over 25 years of leadership in the events industry, Brenda Upchurch brings unmatched experience and a deep passion for creating unforgettable guest experiences.

From intimate gatherings of 10 to large-scale events, Brenda has orchestrated it all with precision, creativity, and a personal touch. A graduate with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, she infuses every event with an artist’s eye—turning ordinary occasions into memorable moments.

At the heart of Brenda’s work is her commitment to building meaningful relationships and ensuring each event is as unique as the people behind it.

Her favorite menu item? The Lobster Cobb Salad—expertly seasoned, large tender pieces of lobster, grilled corn, fresh avocado, chopped red onion, sprinkled with white cheddar, and brown butter croutons, then served with a freshly made tarragon ranch dressing.