Eric Phillips

The Climb

He trained at Catholic High School and Lyndon State College, then served as Executive Chef/owner of Nacho Mama's in Marco Walk, Marco Island, FL from 2008. By 2016, that path brought him to Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis, MO as Executive Pastry Chef, where the work narrowed to the discipline, structure, and finish that define pastry.

Today

Signature desserts are the clearest marker of Eric Phillips's pastry identity. In this part of the kitchen, the work depends on balance, texture, and a controlled finish—the details that make a dessert read cleanly before the first bite. At Chase Park Plaza, that approach fits a hotel service model where dessert functions as the last composed plate of the meal rather than a separate category.

Career - Executive Chef/owner — Nacho Mama's, Marco Walk, Marco Island, FL (from 2008) - Executive Pastry Chef — Chase Park Plaza, St. Louis, MO (from 2016) Education: Catholic High School; Lyndon State College

Signature

Homemade peanut brittle, holiday-spiced chocolate truffles, and edible chocolate yule logs define the range associated with Eric Phillips. The brittle points to a confectioner's attention to snap and texture. The truffles place chocolate in a seasonal register, with spice used to shape the finish. The yule logs show the same control in a form built to be both decorative and edible. Taken together, these signatures sit squarely in the pastry lane: celebratory sweets built around precision, texture, and a clean final impression.

Recognition

His recognition is tied to the desserts he is known for, not to any listed awards. For Eric Phillips, the work speaks through repeatable signature sweets and the consistency required to make them land in service.

FAQ What is Eric Phillips's current role? As of 2026, Eric Phillips is Executive Pastry Chef. Where did Eric Phillips train or study? Eric Phillips trained at Catholic High School and Lyndon State College. What is Eric Phillips known for? Signature desserts.