Chef Alex Swenson

Chef At Home in Austin
Chef Alex Swenson

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I'm an energetic, well-organized, Michelin-trained chef who loves a challenging, but fun, work environment.

I'm a Michelin trained chef whose career spans acclaimed restaurants, luxury hotels, private parties and high volume concepts across California, Texas, and the Pacific Northwest. My path includes cooking at Thomas Keller’s RO Restaurant & Lounge under Jeffery Hayashi, leading kitchens at Hyatt’s Alila properties alongside chefs Claudette Zepeda and Thomas Lents. Known for my versatility, technical range, and calm leadership, I blend fine dining discipline with farm to table craft to deliver elevated, exceptional food.

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More about me

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is a craft rooted in creativity, discipline, and hospitality, an opportunity to create memorable experiences through food.

I learned to cook at...

I learned to cook through hands on experience, mentorship, and the privilege of training alongside some of the best chefs in the world.

A cooking secret...

My secret in the kitchen is respecting great ingredients, mastering technique, and letting simplicity speak for itself.

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