Katerine (Kat) Tregi is the head pastry chef and general manager of Devil’s Dozen, a trendy doughnut and coffee shop in Little Italy. Kat was first exposed to working with dough at Pizza Hut, which ignited a passion for baking that she kept alive through watching YouTube videos.
In 2023, Kat leveraged her experience working with craft coffee and managing staff to land the lead barista job at Devil’s Dozen, which in turn led to an opportunity to receive training from former pastry chef/GM Vanessa Oceguera to learn the ins and outs of doughnut production, and take over as the new pastry chef.
The base doughnut recipes were developed by SDCM Executive Chef Brian Redzikowski but the glazes, which change daily, are made by Kat. During summer, light and airy berry flavors dominate the menu. In fall, things get more warm and spicy, with options like hot chocolate, apple cider, and sticky toffee pudding — Kat’s favorite.