Amanda Turner Biography – Amanda Turner Wiki
Amanda Turner is the Chef de Cuisine, at Olamaie. She is also competing on Season 21 of “Top Chef.
In 2017, Amanda was awarded the Mentor BKB grant for continuing education, enabling her to study in Japan where she trained at renowned restaurants such as Den and RyuGin. She is also the creative force behind the delightfully imaginative role-playing game-themed food pop-up, Fiery Talon.
With over a decade of experience in the Austin culinary scene, Amanda has worked alongside esteemed chefs, including “Top Chef” Season 9 winner Paul Qui. Before joining Olamaie, she attended Le Cordon Bleu in Austin and gained valuable experience as part of Chef Tyson Cole’s team at the Uchi Empire. Her dedication and talent led to positions at Uchiko and East Side King, where she impressed Uchi’s leadership, eventually returning to work with their pastry chefs.
Following her time at Uchi, Amanda led the baking program at Odd Duck and progressed to roles such as sous chef at Juniper and chef de cuisine at Jester King Brewery before joining Olamaie in 2021.
As the Chef de Cuisine at Olamaie, Amanda has garnered numerous accolades, including being named a James Beard semifinalist for Emerging Chef in 2022, StarChefs’ Rising Star in 2023, and CultureMap’s Tastemaker Chef of the Year in 2023. Her culinary philosophy at Olamaie involves integrating diverse influences and techniques while reimagining fusion cuisine. She remains dedicated to showcasing the vibrant flavors of Austin’s flora and fauna and the versatility of modern Southern cuisine, drawing inspiration from the breadth of the African diaspora.
Amanda Turner Top Chef
The Austin-based chef is a contestant in the 21st season of Top Chef. The show premieres on Bravo TV on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
The other contestants on the show will include Kévin D’Andrea, Rasika Venkatesa, Michelle Wallace, Charly Pierre, Laura Ozyilmaz, Kenny Nguyen, David Murphy, Savannah Miller, Daniel “Dan” Jacobs, Valentine Howell Jr., Danny Garcia, Alisha Elenz, Manuel “Manny” Barella, and Kaleena Bliss.
Amanda Turner Age
Her hometown is Arlington, Texas, United States.
Amanda Turner Husband
There is no publicly available information about Chef Amanda Turner’s husband. Personal details such as marital status and family relationships are often kept private by individuals, especially those not in the public eye.
Amanda Turner Net Worth
Olamaie’s Amanda Turner’s net worth is not readily available or accurately documented in public sources.
Amanda Turner Instagram
Her Instagram handle is @alavda.
