MEET THE TEAM
Peter Duff
Executive Chef for Non-Profit Catering and Events
Peter Duff is the Executive Chef for Non-Profit Catering and Events at Family Table Collaborative, where he brings creativity, compassion, and over 20 years of food service experience to the table.
Born and raised on Cape Cod, Peter is the proud father of two adult sons and a devoted animal lover. Peter’s culinary journey includes attending Johnson & Wales University, working in local restaurants, roasting coffee, and building a diverse career rooted in curiosity and craft. He is a graduate of Leadership Cape Cod’s Community Leadership Institute (CLI), Class of 2016, and EforAll, Class of 2018, and has been vegan since 2016.
In 2020, Peter opened Fare and Just Kitchen in Brewster, where he shared plant-based food with the community for four years. When life presented an unexpected curveball and the restaurant closed, Peter pivoted—finding both a new home and a creative renewal at Family Table Collaborative.
Today, he brings his plant-based expertise to a broader audience, aligning deeply with FTC’s mission. His passion for creating healthy, nutritious food that is accessible to all makes his work at FTC not just a role, but a natural fit.
Deke Knight
Building Manager and Distribution Chef
Deke Knight joined FTC as the Building Manager and Distribution Chef in 2023, bringing with him over 25 years of experience as an educator and trainer with Outward Bound, as well as extensive years spent working as a chef. Trained at Great Lakes Culinary in Traverse City Michigan, he now resides in Yarmouth with his wife and their two pups. His passion for building a stronger, healthier Cape community is at the heart of his love for the work accomplished at the Family Table Collaborative.
Jenny Burkhardt
Lead Baker
Jenny Burkhardt spent 15 years working as a marine biologist studying water quality on Cape Cod before discovering a passion for baking while volunteering with Family Table Collaborative over the past four years. She is now FTC’s lead baker, where she develops the organization’s baking program and supports catering events, creating everything from cookies and mini desserts to custom cakes. When she’s not in the kitchen, Jenny enjoys hiking with her partner Craig and their dog Roxy, and exploring local farmers markets and festivals.
Jeni Wheeler
Co-Founder, Executive Director
Jeni Wheeler is a business strategist, nonprofit executive, and community leader dedicated to driving innovation, sustainable growth, and meaningful impact. She is the co-founder, executive director, and creative mind behind the Family Table Collaborative, a Cape Cod–based nonprofit social enterprise advancing nutritional security through food access, education, and community engagement.
Founded in 2020, the Family Table Collaborative has distributed more than 205,000 meals, rescued over 100,000 units of fresh produce, and mobilized a volunteer network of more than 550 people. Jeni holds an MBA from Babson College with a concentration in Social Entrepreneurship and brings a values-driven, business-minded approach to leadership and systems change.
She is a member of World Central Kitchen’s Chef Corps, Les Dames d’Escoffier, and serves on Governor Healey’s Anti-Hunger Task Force. Jeni is also a columnist for Edible Cape Cod and Cape & Plymouth Business, the founder of Jeni’s Joy, and the host of the online cooking show Fun with Food.
Known for translating big ideas into actionable strategy, Jeni is a trusted voice on leadership, innovation, and the importance of shifting the conversation from food security to nutritional security.
Harry Henry
Co-Founder, Director of Planning
Harry is a retired high-tech marketing executive and entrepreneur, having served in both founder and COO roles across multiple companies. A native of Massachusetts and longtime Cape Cod resident, Harry previously served as Board President of the Cape Cod Culinary Incubator. As a co-founder, he now focuses on the meal distribution and volunteer activities of the Collaborative. He also helps guide the Collaborative’s mission while ensuring its success as a self-sustaining nonprofit.
Harry holds an undergraduate degree in Marketing from Babson College and an MBA from Suffolk University.