Eric Adjepong, Chef

Host of Alex Vs America and Wild Card Kitchen on Food Network, Eric Adjepong is a network favorite and rising superstar.

First generation Ghanaian-American, Chef Eric Adjepong was born and raised in New York City. He is passionate about introducing West African cuisine to the mainstream culinary conversation, alongside the impact its diaspora has had on South American, Latin American, Caribbean, and American food.

After graduating with degrees in Culinary Arts & Nutrition from Johnson & Wales, Eric went on to obtain his Masters of Public Health in International Public Health & Nutrition from the University of Westminster in London. From there, he cooked in several Michelin-starred restaurants before taking his talents to Top Chef. He was a finalist on season 16, and competed on Top Chef All-Stars.

Now, you can catch him across Food Network, with appearances on Selena + Chef, Chopped, Guy's Grocery Games, Supermarket Stakeout, Tournament of Champions, and more. He has partnered with brands such as AYO Foods, Bowery, Tanqueray, and works with charitable organizations like Save the Children.

Eric's first children's book, Sankofa: A Culinary Story of Resilience and Belonging, was published by Penguin Workshop in 2023, and his debut cookbook with Clarkson Potter was released in spring of 2025.

A man of many titles, Chef Eric added one more to the list - restaurateur. Elmina, a contemporary Ghanaian restaurant, opened in Washington D.C. in February, 2025.