A classically trained Chef Anne Thornton rose through New York City’s culinary ranks as the first pastry chef and AGM at the legendary Waverly Inn. She became a national name as the host of her own Food Network show, Dessert First, and a regular guest on major TV programs like The Today Show. Her expertise have led to consulting work with major brands and celebrated restaurants. As an executive Chef she co-founded multiple plant-based restaurants in Southern California including LA’s Little Pine. Today she creates hit dishes for CookUnity, blending comfort and wellness as only she can. Anne also brings her smorgasbord of interests to the stage through her comedy, merging food and storytelling in delicious and unexpected ways.

A classically trained Chef Anne Thornton rose through New York City’s culinary ranks as the first pastry chef and AGM at the legendary Waverly Inn. She became a national name as the host of her own Food Network show, Dessert First, and a regular guest on major TV programs like The Today Show. Her expertise have led to consulting work with major brands and celebrated restaurants. As an executive Chef she co-founded multiple plant-based restaurants in Southern California including LA’s Little Pine. Today she creates hit dishes for CookUnity, blending comfort and wellness as only she can. Anne also brings her smorgasbord of interests to the stage through her comedy, merging food and storytelling in delicious and unexpected ways.