Thursday, September 2, 2021
I met Larry or Chef Berkel at Charlotte Tech's Culinary Program in the 90's where I was a paraprofessional. His ability to connect with his students was amazing. Some were real handfuls and he earned their respect quickly and trained them in culinary education and life skills as well. I spoke with one of his former students just last night to let him know of Larry's passing. We all thought so much of Chef Berkel. He made an ever lasting impression on so many. Larry sometimes spoke of his lovely wife and his son and daughter of whom he was so very proud. To this day, I never have lobster bisque without comparing it to Chef Berkel's bisque.
Enjoy the splendor of heaven. You have earned your reward Chef Berkel.
Jan Alston
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