Chef Trenten Oliphant is the chef/owner of The Depeaux in Independence, Louisiana. Trenten attended Hammond High Magnet School, where he spent two years in the ProStart Program. He and his team received one Culinary State Championship and placed third the following year. After high school, Trenten attended the prestigious Johnson & Wales University in Charlotte, NC. At the age of 20, he opened his first restaurant with his family, known as The Depeaux. The Depeaux serves high quality bar and grill fare with a southern flair. They are known for their extensive house-made wing sauce selection, burgers, and weekly chef specials. 

Trenten will soon be opening two more restaurants in Hammond within the next year with his brother, Ryan and father, Eddie. One of the restaurants, known as Benteaux, will be a Cajun-Asian fusion ramen shop. The other restaurant is to be announced. In his off time, Trenten enjoys spending time with his wife, Johnny and son, Winsten. Trenten also enjoys playing guitar, praising God & hunting. His motto is simple; “Research + Execution”. He believes that this plays a big part in becoming a great chef and will continue to live by his motto throughout his culinary career.