Chris Ely
Encyclopedia
Chris Ely is the Dean of the Bespoke Institute at The French Culinary Institute
in New York City
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, where he was a member of Queen Elizabeth II’s household staff. He studied food service, French cuisine
, and housekeeping at Thanet Technical College in Kent, England.
He has since held positions as a houseman, valet, butler, personal assistant, and estate manager for employers in the diplomatic, business, and entertainment field.
French Culinary Institute
The French Culinary Institute , also known as The International Culinary Center has locations in SoHo, New York City and in the San Francisco Bay Area of California....
in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
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Achievements
Ely began his career as a footman at Buckingham PalaceBuckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace, in London, is the principal residence and office of the British monarch. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is a setting for state occasions and royal hospitality...
, where he was a member of Queen Elizabeth II’s household staff. He studied food service, French cuisine
French cuisine
French cuisine is a style of food preparation originating from France that has developed from centuries of social change. In the Middle Ages, Guillaume Tirel , a court chef, authored Le Viandier, one of the earliest recipe collections of Medieval France...
, and housekeeping at Thanet Technical College in Kent, England.
He has since held positions as a houseman, valet, butler, personal assistant, and estate manager for employers in the diplomatic, business, and entertainment field.