Duprat, Ron

Ron Duprat (b.1972). An American celebrity chef, television star, and author.

Duprat started his career as a dishwasher and first came to the U.S. when he was 16-year-old via boat from Haiti to Florida in a 27 days journey. 

Duprat pursued his education in Paris, France, at La Varenne Ecole Decuisine and in the U.S. at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA).

His specialty is combining rich Caribbean heritage flavors with French accents. Duprat wrote My Journey of Cooking and was appointed as a culinary ambassador by the U.S. State Department.

Duprat appeared on multiple culinary-related shows and is best known as one of the top competitors on Bravo TV‘s Top Chef. He also appeared on Iron Chef America, Bar Rescue, and Beat Bobby Flay, on Food Network.

In 2010, Oprah magazine named “Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Bisque” as Oprah‘s favorite recipe by Chef Duprat.

He is affiliated with several causes, including the First Lady Michelle Obama‘s ‘Let’s Move’ campaign, No Hungry Kids, and the Black Culinarian Alliance (BCA).