Chef Tyler Florence

While at the FCI, I was given the opportunity to work with Chef Tyler Florence. When I got this email, my head almost exploded...

"Hi Cynthia,

Thanks for your response to the event. We'd be really happy for you to come out to Armonk and help with the Citigroup dinner on Wednesday 20th September. We'll arrange transportation for pick-up from FCI in the morning and drop-off at the end of the night. You'll need your knives and chef whites and we'll be doing prep and service with the kitchen staff at the retreat. Service is for 90 people, and it should be a good experience and fun event. I will confirm the pick-up time and other details on Monday.

Event: Armonk, Citigroup Dinner for Top Customers Worldwide
Chef: Tyler Florence
Dinner: Upscale Italian - 4 courses (90 people)
When: Wed 20 September 2006
Volunteers: 2
Bring: Chef whites, knives
Work: Prep and cook during the day, service during dinner

Thanks,
Anthony Hoy Fong
Culinary Director, Tyler Florence TV"

Read the article I about the event HERE. It was picked up by the FCI blog: The Hot Plate.

Here are a few more pictures from the event:



And, yes, it was weird being around Citigroup folks again, but the whole experience was so great it still makes me consider corporate dining as a career option.