First generation Ghanaian-American, Chef Eric Adjepong was born and raised in New York City. He is passionate about introducing West African cuisine to the mainstream culinary conversation, alongside the impact its diaspora has had on South American, Latin American, Caribbean, and American food. 

After graduating with degrees in Culinary Arts & Nutrition from Johnson & Wales, 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 on season 16, and competed on Top Chef All-Stars.

Now, you can catch him across Food Network, with appearances on Selena + Chef, Chopped, Guy’s Grocery Games, Supermarket Stakeout, Tournament of Champions, and more. He has partnered with brands such as AYO Foods, Bowery, Crate & Barrel, and is an ambassador for Save the Children. 

Eric’s first children’s book, Sankofa: A Culinary Story of Resilience and Belonging, was published by Penguin Workshop in 2023, and he is currently penning his debut cookbook with Clarkson Potter, set to release Spring 2025. You can watch Eric as host of Alex vs America and Wild Card Kitchen on Food Network and try his food at his debut restaurant in Washington D.C. in 2025.