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Ford's Son Forges Own Path in Culinary World
21 Oct
Summary
- Ben Ford chose a culinary career away from his famous father's shadow.
- He learned patience and hard work from his father's creative background.
- Ben pioneered the gastropub movement and designs restaurant concepts.
Harrison Ford's eldest son, Ben Ford, opted for a different path than Hollywood, establishing a notable career in the culinary arts.
Growing up with a father known for his creative endeavors, Ben found the freedom to explore his own interests. This exploration led him to a passion for cooking, inspired by his family's involvement in gardening and a love for creating things, a trait inherited from his carpenter-turned-actor father.
Ben trained at the California Culinary Academy and honed his skills in renowned kitchens like Chez Panisse. He later became executive chef at The Farm of Beverly Hills before co-founding Ford's Filling Station, a venture that helped pioneer the gastropub trend in the United States.
His expertise extends beyond cooking; Ben Ford has designed and built over 20 restaurants, utilizing a systematic approach to concept development and operations. Through his company, CraftDriven, he continues to advise on commercial kitchen design and business concepts for hospitality projects.
