Who is Shaun Velez?
La Liste Pastry Chef of the Year 2024
Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, Pastry Chef Shaun Velez graduated from the French Culinary Institute, now known at the International Culinary Center, in 2008. He established his career in the award-winning kitchens of Chef Daniel Boulud, where he worked closely with his mentor and James Beard Award winning Pastry Chef Ghaya Oliveira.
Next, Shaun moved to Boston where he became the Executive Pastry Chef at Deuxave, chef-owner Chris Coombs’ contemporary French restaurant.
In 2018, Shaun returned back to the Daniel Boulud family, this time as the Executive Pastry Chef at Café Boulud. In 2020, Shaun became the executive pastry chef at acclaimed restaurant, DANIEL (one Michelin Star) . Here Shaun continues to perfect his craft by employing innovative techniques to transform classic desserts into modern creations, working on stunning constructions with the very best ingredients he can find. Most recently in 2024, Shaun was named La Liste’s Pastry Chef of the Year.
