
Chad White
AGE: 32
HOMETOWN: Currently resides in Spokane, WA
PROFESSION: Chef/Owner of La Justina in Tijuana, Mexico, Craft Pizza Company in La Jolla, CA and recently opened Zona Blanca, a ceviche bar in Spokane, WA
CULINARY EDUCATION: Culinary Art Program – U.S. Navy/Air Force at Lackland Airforce Base, San Antonio, TX
FAVORITE SIMPLE FALL DESSERT RECIPE: Chayote Squash Cake with Buttermilk Gelato and Mezcal and Tart Cherry Compote
With an eye toward producing eclectic urban style and Baja influenced food, Chef Chad White's cuisine is unlimited in scope or boundary. Born in Spokane, WA, he trained in classic French and Mediterranean cuisine. After traveling, cooking and falling in love with Mexico and its culture, Chad decided to open La Justina in Tijuana and Craft Pizza Co. and Común Taqueria in San Diego and has quickly become a local favorite. His wild creativity, authentic sense of flavor and style and organic fearlessness drive his kitchen to deliver food that's outside the borders full of flavors beyond expectation.

Chad White
AGE: 32
HOMETOWN: Currently resides in Spokane, WA
PROFESSION: Chef/Owner of La Justina in Tijuana, Mexico, Craft Pizza Company in La Jolla, CA and recently opened Zona Blanca, a ceviche bar in Spokane, WA
CULINARY EDUCATION: Culinary Art Program – U.S. Navy/Air Force at Lackland Airforce Base, San Antonio, TX
FAVORITE SIMPLE FALL DESSERT RECIPE: Chayote Squash Cake with Buttermilk Gelato and Mezcal and Tart Cherry Compote
With an eye toward producing eclectic urban style and Baja influenced food, Chef Chad White's cuisine is unlimited in scope or boundary. Born in Spokane, WA, he trained in classic French and Mediterranean cuisine. After traveling, cooking and falling in love with Mexico and its culture, Chad decided to open La Justina in Tijuana and Craft Pizza Co. and Común Taqueria in San Diego and has quickly become a local favorite. His wild creativity, authentic sense of flavor and style and organic fearlessness drive his kitchen to deliver food that's outside the borders full of flavors beyond expectation.
Latest About Chad


Top Chef Season 13 Cheftestants: Where Are They Now?
S13/EP15
Find out where you can enjoy a dish made by your favorite cheftestant!


Last Chance Kitchen Exit Interview: Ep 7
S13/EP8
Chad White opens up about his time on Top Chef...


Is This the Bloodiest Last Chance Kitchen Ever?
S13/EP8
This week's LCK is all about the beef!


Episode 8: Where's the Beef?
Top Chef 13: For this week's elimination challenge the chefs cater a beefsteak, but something is missing...


Episode 8: Super Soigne
TC 13: For this week's Quickfire the chefs create visually stunning dishes to please the Instagram public.


LCK Ep 7: Beef!
S5/EP7
S13/Ep7: Two eliminated chefs have 25 minutes to cook up a mouthwatering beef dish. The twist? They only have five minutes to butcher their meat.


Episode 7: 10th Anniversary
Top Chef 13: The chefs must create a dish that tells the story of who they were 10 years ago.