Cristeta Comerford, who recently retired as White House Executive Chef, has worked for five US presidents from President Bill Clinton to President Joe Biden. She is the first woman and the first person of color to hold the position.
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Cristeta Comerford, who recently retired as White House Executive Chef, has worked for five US presidents from President Bill Clinton to President Joe Biden. She is the first woman and the first person of color to hold the position.
SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images
There’s a saying that goes, “Tell me what you eat, and I’ll tell you who you are.” If that’s true, then Cristeta Comerford knows more about the last five presidents than most people.
She recently retired after nearly 30 years as White House chef. Comerford has cooked for presidents from Clinton to Biden…making everything from family snacks to state dinners.
She is the first woman and the first person of color to hold this position.
She reflects on her groundbreaking role and what she learned cooking for some of the world’s most powerful people.
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This episode was produced by Elena Burnett and Brianna Scott. Edited by Katia Riddle and Courtney Dorning. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
