American Culinary Federation (Texas Chapter) Student of the Year

TylerMae Hunt

American Culinary Federation (Texas Chapter) Student of the Year

Associates Degree in Culinary Arts

When you meet Tyler Mae Hunt you can’t help but notice the passion that radiates off of her. TylerMae grew up in Trinidad and India and has been immersed in the Culinary Arts culture since she was a young girl. “My family has always been in the Culinary Arts business, so I grew up watching my family prepare all different types of Indian and Trinidadian dishes.” When TylerMae was 17 years old she moved to the United States where everything was different. “The food here didn’t taste the same as it did in India or Trinidad. Even if I had all the correct spices nothing was as fresh or tasted as good”, TylerMae said. She has worked a variety of different jobs in her life but never lost the passion she had for Culinary Arts. She decided now was the time for her to put her passion to work and began Culinary Institute LeNotre in March 2011. She is currently enrolled in the Culinary Arts Associates of Applied Science degree program. 

TylerMae was recently nominated and awarded the American Culinary Federation (ACF) Texas Chapter Student of the Year. She was nominated by Chef’s that are members of the ACF Texas Chapter. These Chefs’ are from all over the Houston area and choose her specifically for this award. Culinary Institute LeNotre has played a big role in the skills TylerMae as learned, “Chef Pierre and Chef Sebastian has been my inspiration here at Culinary Institute LeNotre. Without them I wouldn’t be where I am today. They make me want to do more and more to improve my skills.” TylerMae currently works at a private fine dining establishment working as a sous chef alongside Chef Lester. “Along with Chef Pierre and Chef Sebastian, Chef Lester has taught me so much. My inspiration comes from these three Chefs!” 

Currently, TylerMae is planning on traveling to Africa, France and Spain after graduation. Her plan is to absorb as much information and experience that she can. “My goal is to open my own restaurant someday in the Houston area, New York and Caribbean. I want to bring unique ice-cream flavors to Texas as well as Indian, Caribbean and French fused cuisine to make one of kind dishes.” Ten years down the road TylerMae wants to teach those who have a passion for food like herself. “I want to be on every billboard and magazine in the industry someday. I want to make it big, that’s my goal!” says TylerMae. 

On August 4^th, TylerMae will accept this prestigious Student of the Year award at an ACF luncheon. Since winning this award, she is now eligible to be the state of Texas ACF Student of the Year.

Article written by Culinary Institute LeNotre

Thank you everyone who made the 50th Chefs Ball a success.

Thank you to these companies who donated food:

Nolan Ryan's Beef http://www.nolanryanbeef.com/

Darsey Marketing

Ditta Meat food Service Company http://www.dittameat.com/

 Ben E Keith Foods http://www.benekeith.com/home

Jamail's Family Market http://jamailfamilymarket.com/

Houston Avocado Company http://www.houstonavocadocompany.com/

Seafood Supply Company http://www.seafoodsupplycompany.com/

Southwest Seafood 5411 Glenmont Dr. Houston,TX 77081 713-661-7400

Ocean Garden http://www.oceangarden.com/

Martin Preferred Foods http://www.martinpreferredfoods.com/martin/

Provimi Foods http://www.provimifoods.com/

Menu Marketing http://www.menumarketing.net/

American Roland Foods Corp. http://www.rolandfood.com/#vxJzV8dcJ

Bertrand's Incorporated http://www.bertrandsinc.com/

Three Brothers Bakery http://www.3brothersbakery.com/

Sysco Foods http://www.sysco.com/

Southern Ice Cream http://www.southernicecreamtx.com/

 

Thank you to Ecolab http://www.ecolab.com/

 

Thank you to Master Sommelier Guy Stout for helping me with the Wine Pairings

 

Thank you to Icewerks and T. Jay Maclaskey for the Titanic Ice Carving http://www.iceworkshouston.com/

 

The next meeting of the Houston Chapter of the

Texas Chef's Association American Culinary Federation is:

Tuesday, June 5th - 3pm

at Glazier Foods

 

11303 Antoine, Houston, TX 77066 · Get Directions

 

832-375-6300

 

http://glazierfoods.com/index.html