Ron Duprat Explained

Ron Duprat (born August 22, 1972) is an American celebrity chef, television star, and author.

Career

Duprat started his career as a dishwasher and first came to the United States when he was 16-year-old via boat from Haiti to Florida in a 27 days journey.^{[1] [2]} Duprat pursued his education in Paris, France, at La Varenne Ecole Decuisine and in the United States at the Culinary Institute of America.^[3] His specialty is combining rich Caribbean heritage flavors with French accents. Duprat wrote his own book called My Journey of Cooking and was appointed as a culinary ambassador by the State Department.^{[4] [5]}

Duprat appeared on multiple culinary related shows and is best known as one of the top competitors on Bravo TV's Top Chef: Season Six, set in Las Vegas. He also appeared on Iron Chef America, Bar Rescue, and Beat Bobby Flay on Food Network.^{[6] [7] [8]}

In 2010, Oprah magazine named "Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Bisque" as Oprah's favorite recipe by Chef Duprat.^{[9] [10]}

He is affiliated with several causes, including the First Lady Michelle Obama's 'Let's Move' campaign, No Hungry Kids, and the Black Culinarian Alliance (BCA).^{[11] [12]}

References

1. Web site: Zhu. Nicole. 2019-02-06. 'Top Chef' Fan-Favorite Ron Duprat Shares Journey from Dishwasher to Celebrity. 2020-08-06. The Cornell Daily Sun. en-US. 2024-08-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20240829064157/https://cornellsun.com/2019/02/06/top-chef-fan-favorite-ron-duprat-shares-journey-from-dishwasher-to-celebrity/. live.
2. Web site: NewsAmericas. 2017-11-22. Caribbean News, Latin America News. 2020-08-15. Caribbean and Latin America Daily News. en-US. 2024-08-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20240829064054/https://www.newsamericasnow.com/travel-seven-caribbean-born-chefs-in-the-us-diaspora-you-should-know/. live.
3. Web site: 'Top Chef' alumnus is new chef at LI spot. 2020-08-15. Newsday. en. 2016-04-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20160409040718/http://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/restaurants/feed-me/former-top-chef-contestant-is-new-chef-at-montauk-yacht-club-resort-spa-1.10499744. live.
4. Web site: Media. A. G. N.. Our Town Briefs. 2020-08-07. Amarillo Globe-News. en. 2020-08-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20200814141043/https://www.amarillo.com/news/20200627/our-town-briefs. live.
5. Web site: IV. John-John Williams. Catching Up With 'Top Chef' Contestant Ron Duprat. 2020-08-15. baltimoresun.com. 2021-07-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20210703024526/https://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2009-08-catching_up_with_topchef_contestant_ron_duprat-story.html. live.
6. News: Ward. Lisa. 2019-03-25. A TV Chef Preps Plan to Retire in Five Years. en-US. Wall Street Journal. 2020-08-15. 0099-9660. 2020-08-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20200804104944/https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-tv-chef-preps-plan-to-retire-in-five-years-11553479201. live.
7. Web site: Wrapping Up Victory. 2020-08-07. Food Network. en. 2021-12-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20211230185531/https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/beat-bobby-flay/episodes/wrapping-up-victory. live.
8. News: Moca Cafe & Lounge taps Top Chef alum Ron Duprat as Execu Chef. MiamiHerald. 2020-08-15. 2024-08-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20240829064027/https://www.miamiherald.com/miami-com/restaurants/article225652690.html. live.
9. Web site: Chef Ron Duprat. 2020-08-07. Black Men Xcel. en-US. 2020-02-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20200204184226/https://www.blackenterprise.com/blackmenxcel/speaker/chef-ron-duprat/. live.
10. Web site: 2016-05-27. A Conversation with Chef David Destinoble. 2020-08-07. The Haitian Times. en-US. 2020-10-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20201030195401/https://haitiantimes.com/2016/05/26/a-conversation-with-chef-david-destinoble/. live.
11. Web site: Board of Directors BCA Global. 2020-08-07. en-US. 2022-07-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20220718115411/https://bcaglobal.org/board-of-directors/. live.
12. Web site: 2013-11-23. Chef Ron Duprat Talks Haiti. 2020-08-16. Caribbean Journal. en. 2020-10-31. https://web.archive.org/web/20201031104514/https://www.caribjournal.com/2013/11/23/chef-ron-duprat-talks-haiti/. live.