At JWU, you learn from experts. More than 150 of the world’s leading chefs have visited campus through our Distinguished Visiting Chef (DVC) program since it was first established in 1979.
Three times a year, chefs come to JWU to share their experiences, tips and techniques with the next generation of culinary leaders. Past DVCs include:
JWU alum Emeril LagasseJacques PepinAdolfo PerretChef K Paul PrudhommeScott Leibfried '93 of FOX’s “Hell's Kitchen”Johanne Killeen and George Germon of Al FornoMarcus Samuelsson, award-winning chef/owner, Red Rooster; author, “The New American Table” Champe Speidel '00, chef and co-owner, PersimmonBarbara Lynch, acclaimed chef-owner of No. 9 Park, The Butcher Shop and DrinkDavid BurkeDerek Wagner '99, chef-owner of Nicks on Broadway
How did Barbara Lynch get from the South Boston projects to running a restaurant empire that includes Bon Appétit fave No. 9 Park? “You can do anything if you follow your passion.” read more