Chef Tiffany Derry
Executive Chef, Partner PRIVATE|SOCIAL
Sure-handed chef, Tiffany Derry, is the culinary mastermind and creative talent behind PRIVATE|SOCIAL. A Texas native, Derry has hustled tirelessly throughout her career to prepare for her debut in a dual role as both co-owner and executive chef of one of Dallas’ chicest and unique dining destinations.
Tiffany Derry began her foray into the food industry when she was just 15, and progressed through the kitchen ranks at the International House of Pancakes, eventually becoming the youngest person in the organization’s history to be promoted to a management position. Derry continued to prove her determination to succeed by competing in American Culinary Federation competitions in order to pay her way through the Art Institute of Houston. While completing her studies at AIH, Derry began working at Pesce Restaurant where she advanced from garde-manger to Jr. Sous Chef. Shortly after graduating at the top of her class, Derry became the Executive Sous Chef at Grotto Cucina Napolitano. Following a move to Dallas, she returned to the Art Institute as an instructor in the Culinary School, inspiring a new generation of young chefs. In 2008, she became Executive Chef of Go Fish Ocean Club in Dallas.
A local superstar, Tiffany Derry expanded her fan-base and gained international notoriety when she appeared on Bravo’s Top Chef- Season 7 where she was voted “fan favorite” and achieved a place in the competition’s final four. Derry’s quiet confidence, warm southern charm, and genuine natural ability in the kitchen made her a natural selection for Season 8’s Top Chef All-Stars, where she was again a finalist. Tiffany Derry’s diverse and fast-paced experiences have perfectly positioned her to become one of Dallas’s most beloved chefs, showcasing her confident style and culinary ingenuity at PRIVATE|SOCIAL.
Patrick Halbert and Andy Austin launched the Halstin Group to create, design, and implement new restaurant concepts. The two have teamed up with Tiffany Derry to create PRIVATE|SOCIAL in Dallas. With Patrick’s entrepreneurial, business, and financial background; as well as Andy’s hospitality, entertainment, and service background, it was a winning team, and PRIVATE|SOCIAL was launched! The decision was made to use local vendors for every aspect of the project. Wilson and Associates was selected for the interior design and Tractorbeam for the branding, not to mention a beautiful location on McKinney Avenue in the heart of Uptown, Dallas.
