Bio
Tiffany Derry is an American chef who was a contestant on the seventh season of the reality television competition Top Chef, in 2010. She returned to the show to compete in Top Chef: All Stars, from 2010-2011.
Top Chef Bio
Tiffany, a native Texan, definitely flaunts the "Don't Mess with Texas" attitude.
She began working in the kitchen when she was 15 at IHOP where she learned speed, and by 17, her leadership skills in the business were evident as she became the youngest person to ever be in management there.
She competed in ACF competitions to help pay for culinary school where she finished in the top of her class. In addition, she received her seafood training from Houston's Pesce Restaurant while still in school.
Shortly after graduation, she went on to become the Executive Sous Chef of Grotto Cucina. Next, she returned to the Art Institute of Houston to do her other passion, teach culinary.
In 2008, she was named Executive Chef of the Dallas hotspot Go Fish Ocean Club, which has received many accolades.
Dijon, Creole mustard, champagne vinegar, kosher salt and Creole seasoning are the five ingredients she always has on hand.