Graham Elliot has established himself as an award-winning chef, restaurateur, and television personality, known for his culinary innovation and contributions to food television.
Chef Elliot has teamed up with Far Out Hospitality to open a steakhouse, French bistro, and barbecue restaurant and serves as the Executive Chef/Partner overseeing 8+ restaurants with three more to come in 2023.
Greenridge Farm re-branded and partnered with critically acclaimed chef, restaurateur and television personality Graham Elliot.
Graham Elliot partnered with Tovala to create over half a dozen dishes for their meal service.
Graham Elliot signed with ICM Partners for representation as a professional chef and judge on Bravo's "Top Chef."
Elliot appeared in an infomercial for the Gotham Steel Double Grill.
Since February 2018, Elliot continues to operate his first restaurant project in Asia, Coast at MGM Cotai.
Graham Elliot Bowles was born on January 4, 1977, in Seattle, Washington. As a self-described “Navy brat,” his early life involved extensive travel, exposing him to diverse cuisines and sparking his interest in food. This early exposure led him to pursue formal culinary education at Johnson & Wales University. Early in his career, Elliot quickly gained recognition, being named one of Food & Wine’s “Best New Chefs” in 2004. By age 27, he notably became the youngest chef in the United States to earn four stars from major publications, including the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times, an achievement that highlighted his rapid ascent in the culinary world.
In May 2008, Elliot opened his eponymous restaurant in Chicago, marking a significant milestone as the city’s first French casual fine dining establishment. This restaurant went on to earn two Michelin stars, solidifying his reputation for culinary excellence. His television career began with appearances on “Iron Chef” and “Top Chef Masters” in 2009. He gained broader public recognition as a judge on the first six seasons of “MasterChef” and its spin-off, “MasterChef Junior,” starting in 2010. His work on these shows cemented his status as a prominent figure in reality television cuisine. Beyond television, Elliot served as the Culinary Director at Lollapalooza annually since 2009, overseeing food operations for large audiences and cooking for performers.
Elliot’s career continued to evolve with the opening of Graham Elliot Bistro in Chicago’s West Loop in June 2012, focusing on American cuisine. In the same year, he was named Chef of the Year and inducted into the Chicago Chefs Hall of Fame, with September 19 proclaimed “Graham Elliot Day” in Chicago by Mayor Rahm Emanuel. After leaving the “MasterChef” franchise in 2015, he joined “Top Chef” as a judge in 2016. In 2022, he became the Executive Chef/Partner of Farout Hospitality, overseeing multiple restaurants and relocating to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, continuing to expand his culinary ventures.
Curious about our offerings or have inquiries? We're eager to assist!
Just complete the form, and we'll respond promptly.