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Chef Ashish Alfred

Chef. Restaurant Fixer. Storyteller.

Award-winning chef, Bar Rescue co-host, and hospitality consultant helping restaurants, brands, and creators improve profitability, elevate guest experience, and tell powerful stories.

STELLAR REVIEWS

“Best Restaurant in Maryland”

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“French Fare with Clever Flair”

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“One of theTop 10 New Restaurants”

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What I Do

Restaurant Consulting

Practical, operator-first solutions for restaurants, bars, hotels, and emerging culinary concepts.

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What I Do

Collaborations & Guest Chef

High-impact culinary collaborations, brand partnerships, pop-ups, and festival appearances designed to drive buzz and create unforgettable experiences.

What I Do

Speaking & Media

Raw, motivating talks on resilience, leadership, health and wellness, and the real pressures found in hospitality culture.

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WHY WORK WITH ASHISH

Why Work With Me

With over a decade of operating award-winning restaurants, leading bar programs, and appearing on national TV, Ashish brings real-world expertise shaped by lived experience—not theory. His approach blends culinary excellence, business strategy, and honest storytelling to help clients grow profitably and sustainably.

ABOUT ASHISH

A Chef Who Learned the Hard Way—And Gives It Forward

Ashish Alfred is an Indian-American, classically French-trained chef and award-winning restaurateur whose journey has been featured on Bar Rescue, Food Network, CBS, NBC, The Washington Post, and more. 

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Press Kit

Media & Press

Download bios, high-resolution photos, media clips, and press-ready materials. Perfect for journalists, producers, event organizers, and editors working on tight deadlines.

As Seen On

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