Caryl Chinn Culinary Consulting

Caryl Chinn Culinary Consulting Specializing in all things culinary - special events and marketing with celebrity chefs, food and wine.

Very early in her career, while working at the legendary Stars Restaurant in San Francisco, Caryl Chinn found herself reporting to the restaurant on her birthday. But she didn’t mind as that night was a fundraiser dinner with special guest of honor Julia Child. Chefs Jeremiah Tower, Alice Waters, Jan Birnbaum and Emily Luchetti all joined forces on the tribute menu, and when it came time for the e

vening’s speeches, the pianist started the familiar refrain of Happy Birthday, and the whole restaurant – including Julia! – sang together. From that moment on, Caryl was hooked on the culinary world and the magical moments that can take place over food and wine. After spending 3 years working on public relations and special events for celebrity chef Jeremiah Tower at Stars, Caryl moved to New York to look for new challenges. She accepted a position in special events at Bon Appetit magazine, a Condé Nast Publication, and wound up staying at the publication for 10 years, ultimately as senior special events director. During her tenure with Bon Appétit, she worked on many of their signature events including the Wine & Spirits Focus in multiple cities across the nation, Celebrity Chef Golf Invitational in Scottsdale, and the Celebrity Chef Ski Race in Beaver Creek, Colorado. She was responsible for Chefs’ Night Out – the magazine’s annual see-and-be-seen party the night before the James Beard Foundation Awards and the magazine’s involvement as a founding sponsor of the Naples Winter Wine Festival. Additionally, she oversaw the magazine’s presence at the Cannes Film Festival for three years. A decade later, Caryl was approached by Karlitz & Company about joining the agency to establish a Culinary Division. The group grew quickly, filling a unique niche, and became the leader in special events focused on all things culinary. While there, Caryl worked with the agency’s clients to create several unique special events such as the Foxwoods Food & Wine Festival, the Legends Guest Chef Series at Yankee Stadium, Wine.Dine.Donate with epicurious.com, and more. Undoubtedly, the crowning achievement during her tenure there was collaborating with Festival Founder Lee Schrager on the establishment of the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival – sister event to the wildly successful South Beach Festival. In just 4 years, the Festival became a perennial favorite of NY foodies, and has raised over $3 million dollars for charity. After 16 years in New York City, Caryl returned home to the West Coast, and Caryl Chinn Culinary Consulting was launched. In this new endeavor, she is able to combine her broad experience in special events, marketing, public relations and promotions with her close relationships with celebrity chefs and restaurateurs from around the country. She is on the Advisory Board of C-CAP LA (Careers through Culinary Arts Program), and is on the Culinary Council for the Food Bank For New York City. Caryl graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a BA in History.

And the Emmy goes to… 🍪🤩!Making their first appearance at the Governors Gala - the official after party of The Emmys -  ...
09/16/2024

And the Emmy goes to… 🍪🤩!

Making their first appearance at the Governors Gala - the official after party of The Emmys - brought several flavors of our signature cookies to celebrate tv’s biggest night.

Congratulations to all the winners and Thank You to & for inviting us to the party! 🙏🏼

I've been a little quiet about work lately, but I'm excited to announce an impressive new project I'm working on in Long...
12/02/2021

I've been a little quiet about work lately, but I'm excited to announce an impressive new project I'm working on in Long Beach... Partake! More than just a virtual kitchen or a food hall, Partake is a culinary ecosystem committed to strengthening communities through food experiences and providing small businesses and food entrepreneurs with a simple framework to flourish. Coming Spring 2022!

Thanks to Brian Addison for capturing the essence of the project for Longbeachize. If you are a chef or entrepreneur thinking about taking the next step towards a brick + mortar, let me know and we can set up a tour!

10/15/2020

Day 2 of 10 events to celebrate 10 years of Caryl Chinn Culinary Consulting - in January of 2012 Giada De Laurentiis asked me to help her when InStyle magazine and Warner Bros tapped her to create the menu for their Golden Globes Viewing & After Party. This one made me feel like I was officially an Angeleno!

I started getting messages via LinkedIn congratulating me on 10 years of Caryl Chinn Culinary Consulting and I couldn't ...
10/14/2020

I started getting messages via LinkedIn congratulating me on 10 years of Caryl Chinn Culinary Consulting and I couldn't believe it's been a decade since I moved from New York to LA and started my own company!

I was going to pick some photos to post from some events I've worked on, but I was having trouble narrowing them down so starting today I'm going to post 10 events I've had the pleasure of working on (roughly in chronological order) starting with this one - All Star Cochon at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas!

So many chefs and friends pictured, and sooooo much bacon! This was a fun one :)

Please join me at C-CAP Los Angeles' annual Winter Gala!  Dinner with chefs Michael Hung Mei Lin Jason McClain, Sherry Y...
01/07/2020

Please join me at C-CAP Los Angeles' annual Winter Gala! Dinner with chefs Michael Hung Mei Lin Jason McClain, Sherry Yard, Hilary Henderson & Austin Cobb at the Jonathan Club DTLA. The #1 complaint I hear from people in the industry is we can't find good cooks. Let's send these kids to culinary school and grow the next generation!

Join us for a night honoring these chefs who inspire and mentor our students and alumni on their way to success. The Winter Gala will raise funds to support C-CAP LA’s career readiness programs for underserved high school culinary students in Southern California.   Chefs Participating Austin Cobb...

01/07/2020
01/07/2020
BREAKING NEWS - that delicious TARTINE bread you love is now available at Whole Foods Market! (the 3rd & Fairfax and DTL...
05/28/2019

BREAKING NEWS - that delicious TARTINE bread you love is now available at Whole Foods Market! (the 3rd & Fairfax and DTLA locations only) Also sweet potato buns, cookies, Coffee Manufactory coffee beans and cookbooks! Delivered fresh twice a day, while supplies last!

Looking forward to the Stars Reunion Dinner to honor Jeremiah Tower at the Chef's Roll Anti-Convention in San Diego, Apr...
03/17/2019

Looking forward to the Stars Reunion Dinner to honor Jeremiah Tower at the Chef's Roll Anti-Convention in San Diego, April 8 + 9!

On the afternoon of the 8th I'll be moderating a panel with JT, Barbara Lynch, Grant MacPherson & Rainer Zinngrebe about Mentorship & Legacy; and that alumni from far and wide are gathering to prepare a dinner in true Stars fashion with Champagne, caviar & truffles!

Click link below for more info and tickets. Who's coming?

Chef's Roll is holding an Anti-Convention for Chefs and Industry

Hooray for National Pi Day (or Pie Day :) ) Flashback to when Bon Appétit Magazine named Tartine Manufactory's Ice Cream...
03/14/2018

Hooray for National Pi Day (or Pie Day :) ) Flashback to when Bon Appétit Magazine named Tartine Manufactory's Ice Cream Pie the Dessert of the Year! Check out the video and recipe here:

Tartine Manufactory's ice cream concoctions are the stuff sweet dreams are made of—and now you can make them at home

Attention Holiday Shoppers!  Have you wanted to try Howlin’ Ray’s wildly popular Nashville Hot Fried Chicken, but are af...
11/24/2017

Attention Holiday Shoppers! Have you wanted to try Howlin’ Ray’s wildly popular Nashville Hot Fried Chicken, but are afraid to brave the crowds or wait in line for 3 hours? Then check out this sweet package C-CAP LA is auctioning off:

Howlin' Ray's teamed up with Active R/S to create a limited edition skate board deck (8.5" x 32"). The lot also includes a $50 gift card to Howlin' Ray's and a Howlin' Fast Pass which will allow you to skip the queue!

Truly a money can't buy experience! *Trucks and wheels not included. Fast Pass is good for one use only.

Visit https://www.32auctions.com/CCAPLA

100% of funds raised go to C-CAP LA to help with their mission to prepare underserved high school students for college and career opportunities in the restaurant and hospitality industry

Silent auction 'Howlin' Rays for the Holidays!' hosted online at 32auctions.

In case you Angelenos can't wait for TARTINE to open at the Row DTLA next Spring, the December issue of SAVEUR Magazine ...
11/16/2017

In case you Angelenos can't wait for TARTINE to open at the Row DTLA next Spring, the December issue of SAVEUR Magazine has a great article about their croissants and other viennoiseries including recipes. Check it out! Thanks Olga Katsnelson 😊

Day dreaming about the bread and more at Tartine Manufactory. Can't wait for it to open in Los Angeles...coming Spring o...
11/13/2017

Day dreaming about the bread and more at Tartine Manufactory. Can't wait for it to open in Los Angeles...coming Spring of 2018 to the ROW DTLA.

What does this mega-bakery have to offer? The Tartine Manufactory has wine, ice cream, and oh yeah– bread. Pastries. The desserts just keep coming!

11/02/2017
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10/29/2017
October 28th, Moreno Street Market hosted Bill Esparza, author of the acclaimed L.A. Mexicano, and Oli's Tacos served sa...
10/29/2017

October 28th, Moreno Street Market hosted Bill Esparza, author of the acclaimed L.A. Mexicano, and Oli's Tacos served samples of their Dirty Queso.

October 29th Food Network judge and Chef Jet Tila will be on hand to sign copies of his book 101 Asian Dishes You Need to Cook Before You Die, and Noodle World will serve samples of his signature dish, Drunken Noodles.

ATTN ALL CHEFS / RESTAURANTS: announcing a nationwide benefit for hospitality workers affected by Hurricanes Harvey & Ir...
09/20/2017

ATTN ALL CHEFS / RESTAURANTS: announcing a nationwide benefit for hospitality workers affected by Hurricanes Harvey & Irma!

On Monday, October 2, 2017, hospitality industry leaders and diners alike will come together for “ONE NIGHT, ONE MEAL, ONE NATION” to support the Hurricanes Harvey & Irma Hospitality Employee Relief Fund. In gratitude to Alex Brennan-Martin and the Houston community for their support in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, co-proprietors Ti Adelaide Martin and Lally Brennan of Commander's Palace, the Greater New Orleans Foundation, and Louisiana Restaurant Association invite patrons across the country to dine out for a cause.

TO SIGN UP YOUR RESTAURANT VISIT:
tablemanagement.reserve.com/onemealonenightonenation

I'll post a list of participating restaurants soon! PLEASE SHARE!

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