About Us The arrival of 2009 and a first place finish at the Pastry Chef Showcase Competition held at Hotel Arts launched the beginning of Whippt.
The owners of Whippt take great pride in bringing their collective experiences to their clients. Their love of diverse ingredients & processes are all part of the Whippt catering indulgence.
The care and attention to detail is evident in their work ultimately resulting in a superior finished product.
Alison LaFrance, B. Comm
Pastry Chef & Owner
After saying goodbye to her corporate desk job, Alison made the bold step toward turning her passion for baking into a full-time career. Scary? Yes!
Alison graduated at the top of her class as valedictorian in the Baking & Pastry Arts Diploma program at SAIT. During her studies, travels to Italy, Belgium & Austria taught her the importance of technique and using only the freshest & finest quality ingredients. This provided Alison with a foundation for future success.
Building on that foundation led to experiences opening Redwater Grille with Chef Ned Bell as well as the new Sirocco Golf Club with her mentor, Chef Guy Leggatt and consulting Chef Michael Noble.
Alison is also a board member of
the Alberta
Pastry Chef Guild. She is a strong believer in its
goal to advance the Pastry Chef profession as well as to educate the culinary
professionals of tomorrow.
Andrew Kazakoff, Chef & Owner
Andrew was born & raised in Calgary, AB & has always had a passion for interesting, quality food. His career in the kitchen began over 12 years ago where he became fascinated by ingredients and preparation styles. He is continually inspired to create dishes that are unique & challenging.
Andrew learned the ropes under some great chefs. Furthermore, his experience ranging from Sous Chef at the Red Door Bistro, Vintage Chophouse & Blink to Executive Chef at Julliard has led him to evolve his own special style. Creative ideas and artfully plating dishes come naturally to Andrew.
