Andrew Gruel
Andrew Gruel | |
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Gruel in 2016 | |
| Born | July 12, 1980 |
| Education | Bates College Johnson & Wales University |
| Spouse |
Lauren Gruel (m. 2013) |
| Children | 4 |
| Culinary career | |
| Cooking style | Seafood, chicken, vegan |
Current restaurant(s)
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| Member of the Huntington Beach City Council for the at-large district | |
| Assumed office March 18, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Tony Strickland |
| Website | chefgruel.com |
Andrew Gruel (born July 12, 1980) is an American chef, television personality, and politician based in Orange County, California. He appeared as a judge on Food Network's Food Truck Face Off and as a host of FYI's Say It to My Face!, and is the founder of Slapfish, a seafood restaurant franchise that he launched in 2012 and sold to Mac Haik Enterprises in 2022. He is the founder, CEO and executive chef of Calico Fish House, a casual seafood restaurant in Huntington Beach, California. He has been a member of the Huntington Beach City Council since March 18, 2025, when he was appointed to fill a vacant seat on the council.