Chef Ashley Turner

Private Chef In East Troy

I have developed unique catering and restaurant operations across the country. I’ve spent significant amounts of time developing new American flavors and often focus on Southern, Tex-Mex, and smoked food profiles. A constant learner and world-traveler, I am passionate about where fundamentals and new techniques intersect.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is where art and comfort connect. It is how we create culture and relationships. We often tell our best stories through the dishes we choose.

I learned to cook at...

I began with multiple generations of chefs at home, and went on to cook in various styles of kitchens across Texas, from cafe to fine dining.

A cooking secret...

Allspice. ;) ..but really, flavor leads. I really love playful textures, and unusual uses for ingredients, always steering toward flavors that delight