Antony J. Ballard

Antony J. Ballard is an English personal celebrity chef and businessman.[1]

Antony J. Ballard
Born
Antony J. Ballard

Life and career

Ballard is a personal chef to celebrities. His clients have included Bruce Willis, Chevy Chase, Michael Crichton, and at special events who included Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Liza Minnelli, Keith Richards, and others.[1][2]

Ballard never attended a culinary school, saying "For me, it was trial by fire."[1] At age 19, Ballard initially worked at the resort Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel in England where he received a "traditional, rigorous training."[2] In 1980, he moved to the USA where he worked for 11 years as executive chef at the Grolier Club in New York City.[1][2] It was here that he was introduced to many high-profile opportunities.[2] He then branched out on his own and opened a gourmet shop A Thyme for Change in North Salem, but closed it a few years later.[1] In 1993, Ballard began a 5-year position as personal chef for Michael Crichton, saying that Crichton "just wanted a restaurant-quality lifestyle without ever having to step foot [sic] out of his house."[1][2]

Other companies he started include Ballard Famous Chef Products LLC[3] and ChefAntonyJBallard.com.[4]

Ballard is an active firefighter in the Croton Falls Fire Department.[5] He has two children.[1]

Bibliography
  • Food and Shelter (2013)

References
  1. Melinda McGarty Webb (November 17, 2004). "An extra classy Thanksgiving". The News-Times. Danbury, CT. Retrieved August 19, 2013.
  2. John Bruno Turiano (December 2003). "Star-Power Holiday Meal - Westchester Magazine". Westchester Magazine.
  3. "Famous Chef Products LLC". Famous Chef Products LLC.
  4. "Chef Antony J. Ballard". Famous Chef Products LLC.
  5. "Croton Falls Fire Department Roster". Croton Falls Fire Department. Archived from the original on 2013-09-09.
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