Chef Patsy Bentivegna

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Patsy was a self-taught home cook turn professional chef at age 28. She had the rare opportunity to start her culinary career as an apprentice with what is now one of LA’s must successful catering companies, “ Someone’s in the Kitchen” SITK. She focused on desserts and honed her baking skills to pursue a very successful career as a Pastry Chef.

The highlight and most rewarding experience of Chef Patsy’s career were her 18 months as the Executive Chef of the Greatest Generation Naval Museum, Veterans Outreach Program in San Diego. This was a non-profit event company who provided weekly dinner events for rehabilitating active duty veterans at the Wounded Warrior – West facilities located at Camp Pendleton and the Balboa Naval Medical Center. She provided leadership and training of the 150 volunteers, including the execution of all food events and the development and launch of the program, kitchen commissary, and the 46 ft. mobile food truck.

Chef Patsy had a full circle experience during her 9-month return to “Someone’s in the Kitchen” SITK as Consulting Pastry Chef to revamp their pastry department. It was a “going home moment” and an opportunity to work once again with her mentor, SITK’s owner, Joanne Roth-Oseary. SITK is now a legendary caterer who’s events have been attended by such celebrities as; Oprah, Madonna, Howie Mandel and President Obama. Chef Patsy’s “Pie Bar” created for Wayne Gretzky and his guests was a memorable experience they won’t forget!

Her extensive experience in the food industry at some of San Diego and LA’s top restaurants, hotels and catering companies has created an expertise that is exhibited in my classes along with my passion for cooking. Teaching cooking classes and sharing her toolbox of cooking techniques is her way of “giving back.