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Kevin Ashton - Culinary Advisor at Restaurantji, Executive Chef at The Armoury, Hamilton, Bermuda

Kevin Ashton, with over four decades of culinary experience, has established himself as a renowned chef and culinary expert. His prestigious career includes roles as Executive Head Chef at The Armoury in Hamilton, Bermuda, and positions at esteemed establishments like The Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky in Amsterdam and The Hay Adams & Jefferson Hotels in Washington D.C. His talent has graced the tables of VIPs, including Queen Elizabeth II, multiple U.S. Presidents, and celebrities such as Paul Newman and Michelle Pfeiffer.

Apart from his distinguished cooking career, Kevin is also a celebrated food writer and demonstrator. He has engaged audiences across the Atlantic with his cooking demonstrations, judged prestigious culinary competitions, and written for renowned publications.

Culinary Experience

  • Over 40 years of international culinary expertise.

Notable Positions

  • Executive Head Chef at The Armoury, Hamilton, Bermuda.
  • Worked at The Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky, Amsterdam.
  • Positions at The Hay Adams & Jefferson Hotels, Washington D.C.

Distinguished Patrons

  • Cooked for Queen Elizabeth II.
  • U.S. Presidents Bush and Reagan.
  • Vice-President Mondale.
  • Senators and celebrities such as Ethel Kennedy, Alexander Haig, Paul Newman, Michelle Pfeiffer.

Cooking Demonstrations

  • Performed at Washington, DC International Food & Wine Festival.
  • BBC Good Food Show, N.E.C.
  • The Home & Garden Show.
  • The Royal Show.
  • World Heritage Day in Blaenavon.
  • Total Sandwich Show at Olympia, London.

Collaborations with Brands

  • Worked with Asda, Heinz, Somerfield, Pork Farm Bowyers, Knorr, Kerrygold.

Food Writing

  • Weekly recipe column for Birmingham Sunday Mercury for over 5 years.
  • Contributions to Sunday Express (UK), Chicago Sun Times, Reuters, Yes Chef magazine (UK), Chef Magazine (US), Hotline magazine.

Food Blogging

  • Runs a popular food blog with significant annual visits and total hits.

Judging Roles

  • Guild of Food Writers in 2009.
  • Chef judge at the 4th Annual International Tapas Competition, Valladolid, Spain.
  • World Steak Challenge in London and Dublin.
  • The Academy of Chocolate Awards.