This photograph of White House Executive Chef Henry Haller was taken in April 1970 by Joseph J. Scherschel during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. Here, Chef Haller prepares beef Wellington. The White House Kitchen is located on the Ground Floor of the Executive Mansion.

This photograph shows White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier and assistant pastry chef Susan "Susie" E. Morrison putting finishing touches on a cake for a White House event held on May 31, 2004. Chef Morrison began working with Chef Mesnier in 1995, working her way up to become assistant pastry chef. In 2014, Morrison became the first woman appointed White House executive pastry chef. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier is joined by American celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse in the White House Kitchen. Together the chefs made a Christmas cherry trifle for a segment of ABC News' Good Morning America on December 14, 2001. The Christmas cherry trifle was a favorite of President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Welch Bush. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier is joined by American celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse in the White House Kitchen. Together the chefs made a Christmas cherry trifle for a segment of ABC News' Good Morning America on December 14, 2001. The Christmas cherry trifle was a favorite of President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Welch Bush. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier is joined by American celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse in the White House Kitchen. Together the chefs made a Christmas cherry trifle for a segment of ABC News' Good Morning America on December 14, 2001. The Christmas cherry trifle was a favorite of President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Welch Bush. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier is joined by American celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse in the White House Kitchen. Together the chefs made a Christmas cherry trifle for a segment of ABC News' Good Morning America on December 14, 2001. The Christmas cherry trifle was a favorite of President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Welch Bush. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier and assistant pastry chef Susan "Susie" E. Morrison show off a cake made for First Lady Laura Welch Bush's birthday celebration on November 4, 2001. The cake is decorated with pulled-sugar flowers and features a portrait of Mrs. Bush in the center. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph by Bill Fitz-Patrick, White House kitchen staff pose in the Kitchen with platters of lobster prepared for a luncheon for members of the Supreme Court of the United States on October 1, 1982. The luncheon, held in the State Dining Room, marked the start of the 1982 Supreme Court's October term. From left to right are pastry chef Hans Raffert, White House Executive Chef Henry Haller, White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier, and an unidentified member of kitchen staff. For the full menu from this luncheon, see 1140791. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph taken by Joyce C. Naltchayan on December 7, 1990, the White House pastry team works on a Christmas pulled-sugar decoration of a sleigh driven by George H. W. Bush's springer spaniel, Millie. From left to right are: White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier, pastry chef Marlene Roudebush, and pastry chef Franette McCulloch. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph White House Kitchen staff prepare for a State Dinner in honor of President Patricio Aylwin of the Republic of Chile hosted on May 13, 1992 during the George H. W. Bush administration. In the front assistant chef Hans Raffert slices the meat for the dinner, while in the back White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier and assistant pastry chef Franette McCulloch work on the dessert. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph by Joyce C. Naltchayan, White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier (right) and assistant pastry chef Franette McCulloch prepare dessert for a State Dinner in honor of President Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin of the Russian Federation. This dinner, held June 16, 1992 in the State Dining Room, was the last State Dinner hosted by President George H. W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush. The dessert included a caramel mousse with roasted dried pears, an orange sauce, and cookies. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph by Bill Fitz-Patrick, White House kitchen staff pose with platters of lobster prepared for a luncheon for the Supreme Court Justices of the United States on October 1, 1982. The luncheon, hosted by President Ronald Reagan in the State Dining Room of the White House, marked the start of the 1982 Supreme Court's October term. The group, standing in the White House Kitchen, are from left to right: Pastry Chef Hans Raffert, Executive Chef Henry Haller, Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier, and an unidentified member of kitchen staff. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph by Mary Anne Fackelman, White House Kitchen staff prepare a dinner for new members of the United States Congress hosted by President Ronald Reagan on March 3, 1987. From left to right are White House Executive Chef Henry Haller, White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier, assistant pastry chef Hans Raffert, an unidentified Kitchen staff member, and chef Frank Ruta. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph by Mary Anne Fackelman, White House Kitchen staff prepare food for a dinner for new members of the United States Congress hosted by President Ronald Reagan on March 3, 1987. From left to right are White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier, an unidentified Kitchen staff member, Frank Ruta, and White House Executive Chef Henry Haller. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph by Karl Schumacher, White House chefs stand in the Family Kitchen with a birthday cake for President Ronald Reagan's 71st birthday. On February 6, 1982, guests joined President Reagan for a private party in the Yellow Oval Room. Standing from left to right are White House Executive Chef Henry Haller, White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier, and assistant chef Hans Raffert. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph taken by Bill Fitz-Patrick, White House pastry chef Franette McCulloch decorates petits fours for a dinner in honor of Queen Sirikit of Thailand, held on March 11, 1985 during the Ronald Reagan administration. Chef McCulloch began as a part time staff member in 1983, but later became the first female chef at the White House. McCulloch helped make the elaborate desserts served at White House events and first family gatherings. For the full menu from this dinner, see 1140727. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph taken by Bill Fitz-Patrick on February 1, 1982, White House Kitchen staff pose together in the Kitchen. The Kitchen staff are responsible for creating the food for all events hosted at the White House. Among those pictured are Frank Ruta (far left), White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (third from left), Assistant Executive Chef Hans Raffert (center), and White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier (far right). This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

This photograph taken by Bill Fitz-Patrick on February 1, 1982, shows White House Kitchen staff in the Kitchen. The Kitchen staff are responsible for creating the food for all events hosted at the White House. Among those pictured are Frank Ruta (second from left), White House Executive Chef Henry Haller (third from left), White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier (second from right), and Assistant Executive Chef Hans Raffert (far right). This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph by Ralph Alswang, White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier blows sugar for an Easter display on April 8, 1993. Chef Mesnier used sugar techniques to make the decorations for many of the desserts he served at events, holidays, and family celebrations, including blown-sugar, pulled-sugar, and spun-sugar. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph by Shealah Craighead, White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier places decorations on a birthday cake for President George W. Bush's 60th birthday. Assisting him are assistant pastry chef Susan "Susie" E. Morrison (right) and Andrew Rucker (left). The final cake was decorated with different references to President Bush's life including a model of the White House, the Yale University bulldog, Handsome Dan, and photos from his early years. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph, taken by Bill Fitz-Patrick, members of White house Kitchen staff, including chef Frank Ruta (second from left), butler Alfred Saenz (fourth from left) and chef Hans Raffert (second from right) stand with platters of dessert for President Ronald Reagan's 70th birthday party on February 6, 1981. President Reagan thought the evening was going to entail a dinner with around twenty friends and family members, but First Lady Nancy Reagan turned it into a surprise party and invited over 100 guests. During the celebration in the East Room, guests enjoyed a formal dinner, cake and dessert, and live music by the United States Army Band. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph by Ralph Alswang, White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier blows sugar for an Easter display on April 8, 1993. Chef Mesnier used sugar techniques to make the decorations for many of the desserts he served at events, holidays, and family celebrations, including blown-sugar, pulled-sugar, and spun-sugar. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier (right) and White House Executive Chef Hans Raffert (left) pose with an unidentified person in the White House Kitchen. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

This photograph shows White House chefs posing in the Kitchen with some of their elaborate dishes. From left to right stand chef Frank Ruta, Assistant Executive Chef Hans Raffert, White House Executive Chef Henry Haller, and White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. This photograph is from circa 1980, the year Chef Mesnier started working at the White House. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph, White House Kitchen staff pose for a photograph in the White House Kitchen. From left to right are White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier, chef Frank Ruta, an unidentified member of United States Secret Service staff, White House Executive Chef Henry Haller, and chef Hans Raffert. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.