A chef garnishing a gourmet toast in Los Angeles California

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Chef Ashley's Culinary Journey

Ashley Thompson's self-taught approach brings a unique perspective to everything she creates. Before joining us, she made history as the first female executive chef at Park City's prestigious Promontory Club. Los Angeles bars rarely place equal emphasis on food and drink, but Ashley ensures our culinary offerings receive the same attention as our cocktail program.

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Ashley Thompson

Ashley Thompson

Executive Chef

Self-Taught Culinary Visionary

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Ashley Thompson

Executive Chef

Born in Arkansas with an insatiable curiosity for food, Ashley developed her skills through hands-on experience and relentless experimentation. Her tenure at Park City's exclusive Promontory Club, where she became their first female executive chef, shaped her philosophy of respecting ingredients while pushing creative boundaries. At Written Hand, she transforms local California produce into Mediterranean-inspired masterpieces that showcase both technical precision and intuitive flavor combinations.