Blackfish Restaurant is the culinary masterpiece of Charles “Chip” Roman, owner of Charles Roman Catering and student of Mark Vetri and Georges Perrier.

Working his way around a kitchen since the early age of three, Chip’s love of the culinary arts grew steadily as he amassed an impressive array of education and professional experience. 

In 2004, Chip began his own catering company, Charles Roman Catering, where he continues to offer a superior culinary experience complete with the personal touches that define a successful private event.  The venture has met with great success and Charles Roman Catering has organized receptions, galas, and dinners for a number of local dignitaries and institutions ranging from Abington Friends School to Pepper Hamilton LLP.  The demand for Chip’s catering services inspired the opening of Blackfish. 

Located on Conshohocken’s Fayette Street, Blackfish combines a relaxed intimate atmosphere with Chip’s personal passion for fresh ingredients and innovative flavors. The restaurant continues to win critical acclaim with cuisine that is defined as seafood-centered, progressive American cuisine with French influences.  Blackfish was named the “Number Three Restaurant in Philadelphia” by Philadelphia Magazine, as well as “Best New Restaurant in the Suburbs” and “Best New BYOB” by Mainline Life.  It also received “three bells” from the acclaimed restaurant critic Craig Leban of the Philadelphia Inquirer.  Chip himself has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Gastonome magazine and has recently been nominated for the “Rising Star Chef” award by the James Beard Association. 

In addition to owning and operating Charles Roman Catering and Blackfish, Chip teaches Culinary Arts courses at Drexel University, including a class with Georges Perrier.  Chip lives in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania with his wife Amanda, and his two children, Charlie and Caroline.  He enjoys fishing as often as possible.