A Behind-the-Stove Look at Good Gracious! Events
Meet Chef Joanne Purnell Since being named the ICA Chef of the Year in 2009 Joanne Purnell, Chef de Cuisine at Good Gracious! Events in Los Angeles, has continued her upward journey as one of the stars of the events industry. Brilliant behind the stove, her talents extend well beyond the kitchen. She�s been building her name and reputation with high-profile stints in books such as the ICA�s Inside the Recipe Box of a Catering Chef and Food, Fun and Love , by her mother, and owner of Good Gracious! Event, Pauline Parry. Purnell has also been visible as a recurring speaker at Catersource in Vegas and sought out as a mentor to other caterers, and a consultant to private clients. This year she was honored in Special Events magazine�s �30 Under 40: Rising Young Event Professional Worth Watching.� The article featured future leaders; professionals who, as the editors wrote, have the talent and drive to the take the industry to the next level. CHALLENGES Taking things to the next lev...