Please come out to Atlanta to show support for Chicago Chef Virginette Fitzpatrick. Chef Virginette will be competing in The Signature Plated Dessert at Pastry Live on Monday-August 26th.
Chef Virginette Fitzpatrick is a native of Louisville, KY. Shortly after earning a bachelor’s degree, she attended the Jefferson Community College Culinary Arts Program, earning degrees in Culinary Arts, Food and Beverage Management, and Catering. In 2006 Chef Fitzpatrick earned the opportunity to merge her love of French culture with her love of food. Thanks to a Woman Chef’s and Restaurateurs scholarship, she attended L'Ecole de Cuisine La Varenne in France. While in France she studied classical French cooking techniques as well as French food culture and dining.
Upon her return to the states, Chef Fitzpatrick accepted a job at Louisville's Luxury Historic Brown Hotel where she held the position of Pastry Chef. Seeking to advance her pastry career in a more robust culinary environment, she moved to Chicago, IL. She also volunteers in the Elawa Farm kitchen assisting head chefs Gale Gand and Michelle Doll in food preparations for the farm market. Chef Virginette Fitzpatrick is currently Pastry Chef de Partie at Cathedral Hall restaurant at The University Club of Chicago.
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Pastry chefs from restaurants across the nation will create and present eight plates of just one dessert that best represents their signature culinary style. Not only will these talented chefs be featured, but the restaurants they represent will also be highlighted and promoted. Competitors have the chance to incorporate sponsor ingredients into the production of their desserts, furthering networking between themselves and our sponsors. The competition takes place on Monday August 26th. The winning dessert will be recognized as being the nation’s best dessert.
