Antony J. Ballard facts for kids
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Antony J. Ballard is an English personal chef and businessman. He is known for cooking for many famous people.
About Antony J. Ballard
Antony J. Ballard is a special kind of chef. He cooks for celebrities and at big events. This means he prepares meals for famous actors, musicians, and other well-known individuals.
How He Became a Chef
Antony Ballard did not go to a special cooking school. He learned by working and gaining experience. He said it was "trial by fire," meaning he learned by doing, often in challenging situations.
When he was 19, he started working at the Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel in England. There, he got strong, traditional training in cooking. In 1980, he moved to the United States. For 11 years, he was the main chef at the Grolier Club in New York City. This job helped him meet many important people.
Cooking for Famous People
After his time at the Grolier Club, Antony Ballard started his own business. He opened a gourmet food shop called "A Thyme for Change" in North Salem. He later closed this shop.
In 1993, he became the personal chef for Michael Crichton. Michael Crichton was a famous writer. Ballard cooked for him for five years. He explained that Crichton wanted to eat restaurant-quality food at home. This meant Crichton could enjoy great meals without leaving his house.
Some of the famous people Antony Ballard has cooked for include Bruce Willis, Chevy Chase, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Liza Minnelli, and Keith Richards.
Other Interests
Besides cooking, Antony Ballard has started other businesses. These include Ballard Famous Chef Products LLC and ChefAntonyJBallard.com.
He is also a brave volunteer firefighter. He helps his community in the Croton Falls Fire Department. Antony Ballard has two children.
