TRUFFLE, CAT + DEREK
DEREK RONSPIES CHEF + CO-FOUNDER Hi, I’m Derek Ronspies, chef and co-founder of Featherbee Hospitality. My journey as a chef has always been fueled by a passion for innovation, sustainability, and creating experiences that guests never forget. In Seattle, I owned and ran Le Petit Cochon, where we gained acclaim for our bold, nose-to-tail approach and creative use of local ingredients. Together with Cat, we’ve taken Featherbee from intimate supper clubs to launching the Black Goat Test Kitchen, which USA Today named one of the 46 best restaurants in the U.S. Now, we’re excited to bring our shared love for food, design, and hospitality to Amsterdam. Our goal is simple: to create a welcoming, inspiring space where quality, creativity, and sustainability come together to redefine what hospitality can be.
CAT BIGGAR DESIGNER + CO-FOUNDER Hi, I’m Cat Biggar, co-founder of Featherbee Hospitality. I’m a designer, hotelier, and entrepreneur with a passion for crafting thoughtful, sustainable spaces that spark inspiration. Over the years, I’ve worked on startups and design projects in 19 cities, refining my ability to transform ideas into experiences that feel both functional and unforgettable. At Featherbee, I’ve loved shaping our journey—from intimate supper clubs to boutique design hotels—bringing a mix of creativity, inclusivity, and sustainability to everything we do. Now, Derek and I are embarking on our boldest adventure yet: building a culinary-driven design hotel in Europe. It’s a chance to merge our talents and create a place where community, innovation, and hospitality come together in a way that’s truly one of a kind.
TRUFFLE MASCOT Meet Truffle, our lovable Bernedoodle and the heart of Featherbee! As our Black Goat mascot, Truffle is always by our side—partly because he suffers from severe separation anxiety, but mostly because he’s the most adored member of our team. Guests, friends, and fans can’t get enough of his fluffy charm and playful personality. In fact, we often joke that everything we do is all about Truffle—and honestly, we wouldn’t have it any other way. Whether he’s lounging in a cozy corner or greeting visitors with tail wags, Truffle makes every space feel a little warmer and more welcoming. Ask us about his story sometime—it’s a good one!
