White House executive chef Cristeta Comerford has retired after nearly three decades cooking for five commanders-in-chief and their families, a White House official confirmed. Comerford, who made history as the first woman and person of color to hold the top position in the White House kitchen, began her tenure at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue during the Clinton administration in 1995. She was later promoted to executive chef by first lady Laura Bush in 2005.
Over the span of 29 years, Comerford prepared meals for the Clinton, Bush, Obama, Trump, and Biden families, overseeing a wide range of White House cuisine from everyday family meals to elaborate state dinners. Her final day in the role was Friday, as per the White House official.
