Meet Chef Tina

Chef Tina is the founder and owner of De Lumière Pastry. After earning her Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Communication Engineering, she pursued her passion for pastry at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in California, USA.

She completed her internship at Bouchon Bakery in Los Angeles, where she refined her skills in a world-class pastry environment. Following her internship, Chef Tina moved to Northern Virginia and joined Layered Cake Pâtisserie as Pastry Sous Chef, working alongside Chef Anthony Chavez, recipient of the Best Pastry Chef in Washington, DC (2010) award.

After the unexpected closure of Layered Cake Pâtisserie, Chef Tina became the Pastry Chef at 2941 Restaurant, working under Executive Chef Bertrand Chemel. During her time there, 2941 Restaurant was recognized by Northern Virginia Magazine as the Best Restaurant in Northern Virginia.

Today, Chef Tina brings together classical French pastry techniques, artistic design, and premium ingredients to create elegant cakes and desserts that make every celebration unforgettable.