About Me

Hola!

 

My name is Sofia, I'm 29 years old and I was born and raised in Mexico City!

I moved to San Antonio in 2008 and feel so lucky to have had the chance to see this awesome city become a gastronomy Mecca in the recent years. 

 

For over a decade, I have devoted myself to achieving my dream of getting into my dream school and becoming a pastry chef. I graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio in 2017 with an Associates Degree in Applied Science in Baking and Pastry where I completed an internship at the world renowned Bouchon Bakery by the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group and from there I have continued to move up the chain and participate in various events, run my own kitchen, compete on the Food Network and start my own mini business.

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In 2022, I earned a nomination for Outstanding Pastry Chef by the James Beard Foundation and was named Pastry Chef of the Year by the Texas Chef's Association and Culturemap in 2022 & 2023. I currently serve as a Chef Ambassador for Nielsen-Massey vanillas and above most accomplishments, I am an UNESCO Chef Ambassador for San Antonio's City of Gastronomy designation!

 

I absolutely love having the opportunity to work with many incredible and talented chefs and people and most importantly, be part of the growth and accomplishments in my beautiful city!

 

Thank you for you support and allowing me to do so!

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*A little life update!

I’m relocating! That’s right, I am moving to Martha’s Vineyard for the season where I will be the Pastry Chef at the Winnetu Oceanside Resort. There, I plan to explore new culinary horizons and  continue my dedication to creating exceptional pastry experiences! I will be back in Texas at the end of the year, but until then, feel free to follow along on social media.

 

Love, 

Sofia Tejeda

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