BARTENDER Magazine’s 27 for 27: Patrice Hutchinson

Originally from Virginia’s Hampton Roads region, Patrice “Patty” Hutchinson has called Atlanta home for more than a decade. She started in hospitality at the host stand before working as a server, barback and eventually bartender, gaining an appreciation for the teamwork behind every great experience. Over the past ten years, she has developed a passion for spirits education, storytelling and community. Programs such as Camp Runamok, Portland Cocktail Week and the Tales of the Cocktail Apprentice Program have helped shape her perspective and expand her industry connections. As a Black woman and mother, Patrice is especially committed to celebrating Caribbean culture through cocktails and creating opportunities for others. Whether she is serving guests, mentoring colleagues or sharing what she has learned, her goal is to make people feel seen, welcomed and inspired. For Patrice, hospitality has always been about people first. Each role she has held has informed the way she approaches the industry. She values the connections made through professional development programs and hopes to use that knowledge to make hospitality more welcoming and accessible to the next generation.