Abigail Kirsch, founder of one of the largest and most prestigious catering
companies in New York, spoke to graduates of The Culinary Institute of America
(CIA) in Hyde Park, NY on Friday, May 22, 2009.
"Think outside the box. Demonstrate your passion by deeds, not words," Ms. Kirsch advised 74 recipients of associate degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts. "Let's face it: You will be looking for a job in a very different world. But with your education, persistence, and creativity, you will succeed."
Abigail Kirsch Culinary Relationships operates six of its own venues and caters events at top museums, historic sites, and other locations throughout the metropolitan area. The catering company that Ms. Kirsch launched 34 years ago now has more than 300 employees, including CIA alumna Alison Awerbuch '85, partner and chief culinary officer. Current CIA students can complete their externship field experience at two Abigail Kirsch Culinary Relationships venues.
Abigail Kirsch is a trustee emerita of the CIA, having served on its Board of Trustees since 1987. She took summer courses at the college in 1966, when the campus was in New Haven, CT, and received an honorary associate degree from the CIA in 2001. During this commencement ceremony, Ms. Kirsch was presented with the college's Master of the Aesthetics of Gastronomy Award.
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Posted by: catering | August 06, 2009 at 10:06 PM