49 www.Char l e s tonWomenPodcas t . com | www.ReadCW. com | www. Ins t ag ram. com /Char l e s tonWomen Throughout history, women have been associated with being great cooks, leading the charge in the kitchen. However, when it comes to restaurants, contrary to the popular narrative that women dominate this space, men tend to reign. According to Forbes, fewer than 21% of head chefs in the United States are female, and fewer than 7% of restaurants are run by women. Yet, as the culture and the climate in the food industry continues to change, more women are stepping into the role of head chef or owner, and Charleston Women is ready to celebrate with them. We are overjoyed to introduce three women leading kitchens in the Lowcountry, blazing the way in their fields in one of the hottest culinary cities in the nation. These women are talented chefs who also create mentorship opportunities for others entering the world of hospitality. Heather Hutton, Edmund’s Oast pastry chef Hutton began her pasty career after graduating from Johnson & Wales University in 2007 with a few stops in casual and fine dining before landing at Edmund’s Oast. She reported that now, she is working in the most femaleShe’s the Head Chef BY BARBARA SKIDMORE Pastr y Chef Heather Hutton of Edmund’s Oast . Charleston Women in Food
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