06/25/2026
We are happy to announce that Executive Pastry Chef Vanessa Tristan is joining our Texas Chefs Association Houston chapter as our new Co-Secretary!!
Vanessa Tristan is currently the Executive Pastry Chef at The Club at Carlton Woods, in the Woodlands, Texas. Specializing in a wide variety of desserts and baked goods including but not limited to plated desserts, cakes, artisan bread, and chocolate work.
She attended Culinary Institute LeNotre in 2018 and received her Associates Degree in Culinary Arts in 2020. While her time as a student there she earned Scholarships like the Gaston LeNotre, Escoffier, and LeDames de Escoffier Scholarships to name a few. Before her executive roll at The Club at Carlton Woods she decided to go back to school and earn her Associates Degree in Baking and Pastry. She is now a Certified Executive Pastry Chef (CEPC) through the American Culinary Federation and was recognized as part of the Club + Resort Chef "40 Under 40" Class of 2024.
Vanessa has continued her professional development through advanced coursework at L’École Valrhona in New York and is currently pursuing her Certified Baker (CB) designation through the Retail Bakers of America, with the ultimate goal of becoming a Certified Master Baker (CMB). In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and exploring new pastry techniques.
