Erin Swanson
Erin Swanson’s passion for cooking started at a young age. Erin attended culinary school at Chicago’s Kendall College. She spent her post-graduation years working in great kitchens throughout Aspen, CO, Palm Beach, FL, and Chicago, IL. In 2011, Erin traveled to New Orleans, LA to open the award-winning, Restaurant R’evloution and The Hotel Pontchartrain.
After spending nearly 8 years in New Orleans, Erin came back to her Midwestern roots to work in at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She then arrived at the Grand Geneva Resort and Spa in 2021 as the Executive Pastry Chef. Erin has revolutionized the Grand Geneva croissant program and continues to create extravagant pastries for guests to enjoy.
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Milwaukee's top chefs will gather for one night at the historic Pfister Hotel's Grand Ballroom to honor Jacques Pepin, raise funds to benefit his foundation and celebrate his 90th Birthday. Each Chef will serve one great item from a table in this gourmet walk-around. There will also be a special Silent Auction. Jacques will join us via video for a special toast.