James Beard Award winner

Annie Pettry

Discipline: James Beard Award winner

Portrait of Annie Pettry

i. Biography

The Climb

Training at International Culinary Center gave Annie Pettry the technical base before Bravo's Top Chef in 2017 put her in a broader public frame. Since 2017, she has been chef and owner of Decca restaurant, and the title marks the move from line-trained execution to ownership.

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Today

By 2021, Annie Pettry’s role at Decca was Executive Chef and owner. That placement reflects a working chef with a defined place in the Southern culinary scene, where leadership is measured by consistency, staffing, and output rather than profile alone.

Career - Chef and owner — Decca restaurant, Louisville (2017–present) - Contestant — Bravo's Top Chef (2017) Education: International Culinary Center; A leader in the Southern culinary scene.

Recognition

She is described as a leader in the Southern culinary scene.

FAQ What is Annie Pettry's current role? As of 2026, Annie Pettry is Executive Chef and owner. Where did Annie Pettry train or study? Annie Pettry trained at International Culinary Center.