JEREMY FORD

Stubborn Seed, Salt + Ash, The Butcher’s Club, and Ford’s Farm

Awards: Michelin Star, Stubborn Seed, James Beard Best Chef: South semifinalist, Winner, Top Chef Season 13

Jeremy Ford is the James Beard Award–nominated chef behind Michelin-starred Stubborn Seed, The Butcher’s Club, Salt + Ash, and Ford’s Farm in Florida. A Top Chef Season 13 winner, Ford blends refined technique with bold flavor. Stubborn Seed has held a Michelin star since 2022 and earned a Green Michelin Star in 2025. Ford also stared in Fast Foodies and was a 2022 James Beard semifinalist for Best Chef: South.