Meet the Team Behind Nan’s Kitchen
Jordan Mackey
Founder, Owner, and Head Chef
Jordan is the founder, owner, and head chef behind Nan’s Kitchen. What started as an idea to create a fried chicken shack in Massachusetts has grown into multiple locations serving delicious fried chicken and vegetable bowls. Jordan’s passion and love for food are at the heart of everything we do, from the dishes we serve to the service we provide.
Jordan has been cooking since he was a teenager and attended multiple culinary schools, where he earned numerous awards and developed his craft. He went on to lead culinary and dining programs at large hotels across the country. But it’s Jordan’s storytelling, expressed through his approach to food, cuisine, and all the details that surround the plate, that has helped make Nan’s a fan favorite in the communities we serve.
Jordan’s favorite Nan’s dish is the sweet potatoes, and anyone who has tried them can understand why! You can find his influence throughout every Nan’s location and on the menu, but he still loves getting behind the line to cook and train the team. That love for food never goes away.
Reanna Mackey
Heart of Nan’s & Our Namesake
Reanna is the heart of Nan’s Kitchen and our namesake! She has been in the restaurant business since her teens and has worked across the country as a server, bartender, catering manager, and front-of-house manager.
At Nan’s, Reanna is responsible for developing our front-of-house teams and establishing the standards that help create a welcoming experience for every guest.
Her favorite dish is the Nansville Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich with ghost pepper cheese. She’s a spicy girl! And her favorite vegetable? Cheese!
Jessica Miller
Problem Solver
Jessica is the official problem solver at Nan’s. If there’s something that needs an answer, she’s the one to go to!
On a day-to-day basis, Jessica works behind the scenes in the office, handling vendors, finances, payroll, and all the other details that keep the wheels turning. Nan’s is her first restaurant job, and she joined the team in the early days with a desire to be part of something meaningful in the community.
Her favorite dish at Nan’s is actually a secret menu hack. She loves mixing the mashed potatoes with the chicken and dumpling soup to create an easy pot pie!
Katie Sweeney
Director of Training & Counter Operations
Katie is the Director of Training & Counter Operations. She loves visiting all of our locations, but spends most of her time in Andover, where she handles everything from hiring and onboarding to counter operations and catering logistics.
Katie has helped create many of the systems we use in our daily operations and loves developing people and training the team to deliver awesome food and great service. Above all, she focuses on building a warm, welcoming community where everyone feels like family.
As for her favorite menu item? Good luck getting an answer! Katie says it’s like picking a favorite child. Her favorite changes daily, although menu change day is basically her Christmas morning.
MC Burgoyne
General Manager & Chef
MC is the General Manager and one of the chefs at Nan’s. She attended Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island and has worked in a variety of restaurants throughout Boston, including Fairsted Kitchen, Tapestry, Salty Pig, and Uni, before making the move to the suburbs.
MC joined Nan’s in Stow in May 2022 before becoming the opening Sous Chef at our Southborough location. After spending about a year in Southborough, she made her triumphant return to Stow.
Her favorite Nan’s sammie is the Korean BBQ, while her favorite vegetable dish is the Green Goddess Cucumbers. Her favorite vegetable overall? The artichoke!
Ian Serkez
Beverage Director & FOH Counter Sous Chef
Ian is the Beverage Director and Front-of-House Counter Sous Chef for Southborough. He got his start in traditional restaurants, primarily working as a bartender.
Ian joined the original team that opened 29 Rustic, our restaurant in Sudbury, before COVID. Today, he helps train and guide our teams while also managing beer and wine ordering for our Stow and Southborough locations.
His favorite Nan’s dishes are the chicken soup and the OG Chicken Sammie with cheese. His favorite vegetable dish is the Spicy Kale!
Nicholas Hrynkiw
Culinary Director
Nicholas is the proud Culinary Director of Nan’s. With more than 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry, his career has taken him from New Zealand and Australia to Vancouver, Miami, Washington, D.C., Boston, and beyond.
Nicholas is passionate about serving guests and supporting the teams he works with. He loves teaching, developing teams, and pushing people to achieve and succeed.
His favorite Nan’s dish is the Hot Chicken Sammy, and his favorite vegetable dish is easily the Sweet Potatoes.
Anthony Mena
Executive Sous Chef & Head Chef
Anthony is the Executive Sous Chef at Stow and Head Chef at Westford. A New York native, Anthony has spent most of his culinary career working in fine dining.
Anthony is of Mexican descent and enjoys exploring different culinary avenues in his free time. His favorite Nan’s dishes are the Biscuits & Gravy and Pesto Chicken Sandwich, while his favorite vegetable dish is the Golden Beets.
Chris Friend
Executive Chef
Chris is the Executive Chef at Nan’s in Stow. With more than 25 years of culinary experience, Chris graduated from Le Cordon Bleu and has been part of the Nan’s team for five years.
His background includes working in hotels, American steakhouses, and Italian restaurants, giving him a diverse culinary perspective that he brings to Nan’s every day.
Chris’s favorite dishes at Nan’s are the Pesto Chicken and Seasonal Spring Chicken. His favorite vegetable dishes are the Spicy Kale and Seasonal Broccoli Crunch.
Elena Calias
Marketing & Social Media Manager
Elena is the Marketing & Social Media Manager at Nan’s. Based in Boston, she has spent her career creating marketing and social media content for restaurants throughout the city.
Elena loves telling stories and creating content that is both informative and engaging. And there’s more to her than marketing! She also works as a TV host on a show on NESN.
Her favorite Nan’s dish is the Kale Caesar, and her favorite vegetable dish is the Brussel Sprouts.