Chef
Carolyn Bane
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- New York City, New York, United States

i. Biography
She came up through books and home recipes first: Carolyn Bane says she loved cooking and cookbooks from a young age, and remembers leafing through her mother’s yellow box of Betty Crocker recipes.
The Path
The counterpoint between home baking and shop production sits at the center of Pies & Thighs, where Carolyn Bane has worked as chef-co-owner since 2010.
The Work Today
At Pies & Thighs, the work is defined by a signature item rather than a broad claim: Carolyn Bane’s Classic Apple Pie.
Career - chef-co-owner — Pies & Thighs, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York (2010–present)
Signature
Carolyn's signature dishes include Classic Apple Pie.
In Their Words “I remember leafing through my mother's yellow box of Betty Crocker recipes.” “I'm Carolyn Bane, and I loved cooking and cookbooks from a young age.”
Acclaim
No major award or credential is attached to Bane’s career biography.
FAQ What is Carolyn Bane's current role? As of 2026, Carolyn Bane is Chef-co-owner. What is Carolyn Bane known for? Southern cooking, including fried chicken and pie.