Nancy Silverton

Nancy Silverton
Silverton at St Mary's College in 2019
Born (1954-06-20) June 20, 1954
Los Angeles, California, US
EducationLe Cordon Bleu, London
Ecole Lenotre Culinary Institute
Occupations
  • Chef
  • baker
  • restaurateur
  • author
Years active1979–present
Notable work
  • The Mozza Cookbook
  • Breads from the LaBrea Bakery
Spouse
(m. 1984; div. 2007)
Children3
Culinary career
Cooking style
Current restaurant(s)
Previous restaurant(s)
Awards won
    • Outstanding Chef, James Beard Foundation Award (2014)
    • Best of Food and Entertaining (1999) Bon Appétit
    • Pastry Chef of the Year, James Beard Foundation (1990)

Nancy Silverton (born June 20, 1954) is an American chef, baker, restaurateur, and author. The winner of the James Beard Foundation's Outstanding Chef Award in 2014, Silverton is recognized for her role in popularizing sourdough and artisan breads in the United States.