09/05/2026
We recently caught up with one of our graduates for our new series, Alumni Spotlight. We thought it was fitting to begin with Class of 2023's Makayla Moran. She was an integral part of Bistro Five Thirty Seven as our Bistro Fellow. As the very first student in the Bistro To Go food truck class, you can thank her for creating our (still) very popular B2G burger!
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Name – Makayla Moran
Year You Graduated – 2023
Location - Kristianstad, Sweden
Place of Employment – Pine Restaurant
Type of Cuisine Served There - Upscale Swedish Cuisine
Name of Position – Chef
How Long Have You Held Your Position – 5 months
Best Thing About Your Job – I get to create menu items that I am proud of & bake my own take on classic Swedish fika desserts.
One Thing You Use In Your Job That You Learned From Richland – Mise en Place & efficiency in the kitchen go hand in hand.
Any Advice For New Students –
1. Be curious and ask ”why” to understand the logic and technique so you can apply it in other areas.
2. You can learn something from everyone whether it’s your chefs, your classmates, or your customers. Listen closely, stay open-minded, and absorb what people are trying to teach you. Every person you meet has something valuable to offer.
3. Invest time outside of class into practicing your knife skills & doing events to gain experience in a real kitchen environment.
Favorite Food/Dish You Like To Cook – My favorite food is any and all Mexican food. My favorite dish to cook is chicken parmesan.
