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Ryan Burns

Professional Chef

Detroit, MI

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Chef Ryan Burns is a Michigan-based chef with more than 25 years of experience in Michelin-starred restaurants, executive chef positions, and private households. An alumnus of Chicago’s three-Michelin-starred Alinea and two star Oriole, Ryan spent several years cooking privately for ultra high net worth clients in New York City, the Hamptons, and Hudson Valley and previously worked with Elite Personal Chefs in Chicago. His approach combines Michelin-level technique with personalized cooking tailored to each client’s tastes, dietary needs, and lifestyle. Ryan is currently a chef at Echelon Kitchen & Bar in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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Professional Background

Schoolcraft College
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Luxury Private Chef Services & Michelin-Level Culinary Experiences
Three-Michelin-Star Alinea alumnus • Three-Star Chicago Tribune reviewed Executive Chef • James Beard House featured chef • Food & Wine event chef • 25+ years of professional culinary experience • Extensive NYC, Hamptons & Hudson Valley private-chef experience
Alinea — Three Michelin Stars — Chef de Partie at one of Chicago’s most acclaimed restaurants.
* The Blanchard — Three-Star “Excellent” Chicago Tribune Review — Part of the opening leadership team and later served as Chef de Cuisine/Executive Chef.
* Monnie Burke’s — Three-Star Chicago Tribune Review — Served as Executive Chef.
* James Beard House, New York City — Led and executed a prestigious James Beard House dinner representing The Blanchard.
* Food & Wine Magazine Events — Represented The Blanchard at events around the country, leading culinary planning and execution.
* Hen of the Wood — James Beard–nominated restaurant — Worked as Chef de Partie.
* Michelin-level private chef experience — Several years serving a private client across New York City, the Hamptons, and Hudson Valley, including multi-course menus and entertaining VIP guests.
* 24+ years of professional culinary experience, ranging from Chef de Partie through Executive Chef, Personal Chef, consultant, and business owner.
* Founder of Aroma Affair — Your hospitality consulting company focused on restaurant development, operations, menu engineering, training, and brand strategy.
* Elite Personal Chefs alumnus — Previously Chef de Cuisine/Personal Chef with Elite in Chicago from 2020–2021.

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