Kriss Harvey

Kriss Harvey is a seasoned pastry chef, chocolatier and teacher from Los Angeles, CA.

He spent his early years training with Sylvain Guyez at the Ritz Carlton before leaving for Europe.

Upon his return, he joined Hyatt International and worked as the Executive Pastry Chef of the Park Hyatt Chicago before joining the opening team of Wynn Las Vegas and then Joel Robuchon.

In 2013, he joined Jose Andres as the Executive Pastry Chef of the SLS at Beverly Hills before venturing on his own. Chef Harvey's training is  rooted in teachings from 

legendary pastry chefs across the USA and Europe paired with his own 

bold, purist lens. 

His training includes :

• MOF Emmanuel Ryon of École  Gastronomique Bellouet Conseil, Paris, France

• Master Chocolatier Pascal Janvier

• Christophe Felder/Hôtel de Crillon, Paris, France 

• Pastry Chef Oriol Balaguer, Barcelona, Spain

• MOF chocolatier + confectioner, 

• Pierre Mirgalet, Bordeaux, France 

• MOF Boulanger Cyrille Van Der Stuyft, Paris, France

Current name of business – Odeon Chocolatier

Current job title – Owner / Operator - Start Up

How many years in the industry – 33 years

Pastry Area of Expertise - Chocolate, ice cream, sorbet, cannele

Social media handles - @krissharv3y

Favorite quote/saying – “For glory gives herself only to those who

have always dreamed of her.”