Bill Puder has a long history with the Biden family, having prepared Thanksgiving dinner for them nearly every year since he first opened his restaurant. He recalled the first call from Jill Biden asking if he could cook a Thanksgiving dinner to-go for their family, remarking on how he hadn't initially recognized either Jill or Joe, who at that time was a senator from Delaware. This interaction kickstarted a lasting relationship, though now his duties have shifted to serving the president's secret service personnel instead.
Despite Bill Puder's long-standing tradition of preparing Thanksgiving meals for the Biden family, with whom he enjoys a personal rapport, his role has changed since Biden became president. This year, a private chef will cook for the Bidens while Puder focuses on serving 150 secret service members, yet he continues to maintain a sense of normalcy by treating them 'just like a customer, just like everybody else that comes in here.' His adaptation to the new normal showcases the evolving dynamics of public service and personal relationships.
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