Tanya Whitehouse

Tanya Whitehouse

Kitchen headshot of Tanya Whitehouse in chef coat

Tanya Whitehouse

Chef and Program Manager

Staff
440 Hilltop Avenue Lexington, KY 40506

Last Revised: Sep 5th, 2023

Professional Biography

Chef Tanya is both the heart and brains of our culinary programing. As the former Sous Chef of Holly Hill Inn for Ouita Michel, she brings both her culinary expertise and a passion for Kentucky-grown foods to our programing. You’ll find her both in our learning kitchen and out in the community inviting students and professionals, children and adults to gain new skills, explore new flavors, and enjoy new experiences. Chef Tanya passionately believes that we are inexorably tied to what we eat and that sitting down to a meal together can connect you with other people in a way nothing else can. Tanya’s favorite Kentucky food is her grandma’s recipe for ketchup, and her favorite tool is her 10” chef’s knife. Tanya leads a number of programs for our community members throughout the year.

Contact Information

Ashton Potter Wright
Director, The Food Connection

440 Hilltop Avenue Lexington, KY 40506

foodconnection@uky.edu