Tavel Bristol-Joseph is a Guyanese-born pastry chef and hospitality professional based in Austin, Texas.
Bristol-Joseph is a Partner, Pastry Chef, and Director of Hospitality for Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group, which operates multiple restaurant concepts in Austin and San Antonio. He has received James Beard Award nominations, including for Outstanding Pastry Chef. His restaurant Mixtli was named a finalist in the James Beard Awards' Outstanding Restaurant category in 2026. His work combines Caribbean and Latin American influences with contemporary pastry techniques.
Bristol-Joseph represents a new wave of Guyanese culinary talent making an impact on the American dining scene, bringing Caribbean flavours and hospitality to one of the fastest-growing food cities in the United States.
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