Matcha cheesecake. Hazelnut crumb. Fresh strawberry. Caramel-yuzu.

THE ARTISTRY OF COOKING. THE OBSESSION WITH FOOD.  

Welcome to Chef Eric Adjepong's website!

As a culinary and public health nutrition professional, explore all of which Chef Adjepong has to offer including information on future events, Pinch & Plate, a portfolio highlighting most of his dishes, services provided and much more.

All dishes are curated, locally procured and prepared by Chef Eric Adjepong, MPH.

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about Chef ERIC ADJEPONG

First generation Ghanaian-American, Chef Eric Adjepong was born and raised in New York City. Well known for infusing West African flavors into his dishes, Eric pulls inspiration from the meals he shared with his family. He is passionate about introducing West African cuisine and the impact its diaspora has had on South American, Latin American, Caribbean, and American food, all in his elegant, artfully plated style.

After graduating with degrees in Culinary Arts & Nutrition from Johnson & Wales, one of the country’s premiere culinary universities, Eric went on to obtain his Masters of Public Health in International Public Health & Nutrition from the University of Westminster in London. From there, he cooked in several Michelin-starred restaurants before taking his talents to Top Chef. He was a finalist and fan favorite on season 16, and competed on Top Chef All-Stars.

Now, Eric can be found hosting Alex Vs America on Food Network. He appears as a judge on shows like Chopped, Guy’s Grocery Games, Supermarket Stakeout, Tournament of Champions, and more. He has partnered with brands such as AYO Foods, Bowery, Tanqueray, and works with charitable organizations like Save the Children.

Eric has also paired up with Penguin Workshop to write, Sankofa: A Culinary Story of Resilience and Belonging, a kids book that explores the culinary storylines of the African diaspora, peppered with kid-friendly recipes and visuals, released October 3, 2023. In his “down time,” Eric is penning his first cookbook with Clarkson Potter.

Off set and behind the scenes, Eric’s most treasured title is ‘dad.’ You can catch him at home, making pancakes with his daughter, Lennox, on Sundays.