Ryan Lutrell, MS, CHEP

Assistant Professor, The Culinary Institute of America

Ryan Luttrell ‘99 is currently an Assistant Professor at The Culinary Institute of America in St. Helena, California. He teaches in the Culinary Arts department and runs on-campus restaurants such as the Ghirardelli Bakery Café. With over 25 years of experience in professional kitchens, he has managed restaurants, hotels, and events, including all food operations for six Super Bowls (2008-2013). Additionally, he has worked as a private chef from Los Angeles to San Francisco and Wine Country, serving a diverse clientele, including celebrities and food enthusiasts. He owned and operated California Chocolate Company in Los Angeles for eight years and was featured on NBC, CBS, GQ Magazine and the Food Network. He is an avid artisan baker and researcher of ancient grains. At the CIA, he is the founder and faculty advisor of the student club, the Grain Gang, which was featured by BBC Storyworks (St. Helena, CA). @chefryanluttrell linkedin.com/in/ryanluttrell/