Chef Laura Dolan

Head pastry chef at Congaree and Penn, Laura found her love for food by the time she was old enough to hold a mixing spoon in her grandmother’s kitchen as a child. She began her culinary journey as a bakery assistant at 15 and attended Johnson and Wales University to earn a degree in Baking and Pastry. From there she has worked in bakeries, chocolate shops, hotels, and restaurants to expand her expertise. She loves to combine flavors that are new and surprisingly delicious as well as working with the savory side to develop seasonal menus. Laura enjoys cooking for her husband and newborn and wants to thank them for fueling her creativity and passion for what she does.