Natasha Capper

Natasha Capper joined the historic Piedmont Driving Club as Executive Pastry Chef in 1999.  Born in Zimbabwe (Rhodesia), Natasha emigrated to the USA with her family in 1982.  She has a degree in Foodservice Management from Johnson & Wales University, Charleston, South Carolina.  Her career has included positions at The Grove Park Inn, Renaissance Hotels and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.
Natasha is a Certified Executive Pastry Chef through the American Culinary Federation.  An avid competitor, she held the degustation position for Team Danks during the 2005 and 2007 National Pastry Team Championship.  Some of her numerous awards include the 2007 ACF Southeastern Pastry Chef of the Year, “Best Bread Showpiece” at the 2006 Bread and Pastry Team Championship, as well as silver and bronze medals at the Southern Pastry Classic, and first place at the 2008 US Foods ACF Culinary Salon centerpiece division, along with a gold medal at the 2009 ACF Southeastern Regional Competition for her cold composed plated dessert.
Natasha sits on the advisory board for Chattahoochee Technical College and has been an adjunct culinary instructor at the Art Institute of Atlanta, Virginia College and Chattahoochee Technical College.  She has been on the board of directors of the ACF Greater Atlanta Chapter and held the positions of secretary and chairman of the education committee.  One of her career highlights is being a member of the Callebaut Ambassadors Club where she can travel and share her passion and knowledge.