Executive Chef Ashley James has more than 25 years of experience at several of the finest establishments across the globe, including France, Spain, England, Argentina, Singapore and Mexico. As Executive Chef of Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, LA’s premier culinary hub for the entertainment industry, Chef Ashley continues to impress the A-list of Hollywood.

In Chef Ashley’s spare time, he is the host of the new PBS television series Cuisine Culture, where he cooks with some of the world’s best chefs on location around the globe, from Daniel Boulud in New York to Shaul Ben Aderet in Tel Aviv. Cuisine Culture proudly won a Taste Award this year for "Breakout Foodie Show of the Year."

Chef Ashley’s team of global artisans assist in executing seasonal experiences highlighting the finest sustainable ingredients throughout the Hotel, including Culina, Modern Italian; Windows Lounge; Cabana Restaurant; in-room dining; and banquets. Recently, Chef Ashley created the “StrEAT” menu at Windows Lounge, featuring a variety of appetizers from street-inspired dishes based on his extensive world travels and the great ethnic cuisines in Los Angeles.

Prior to arriving in Los Angeles, Chef Ashley was executive chef at Four Seasons Hotel Buenos Aires. During his time in Buenos Aires, the restaurant Le Mistral was awarded the number one restaurant in the country. Chef Ashley was also involved in various media projects from his own 12-episode television show distributed in all Spanish speaking countries and also many other magazine and international publications. Prior to Buenos Aires he was at Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, Mexico where he was part of the Hotel’s pre-opening team. He began his career with Four Seasons as chef de cuisine at Maxims de Paris at the Regent Singapore.

Prior to joining Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Ashley worked in Europe for 10 years at a number of highly acclaimed Michelin starred restaurants in Paris including the famed Jules Verne at the Eiffel Tower, as well as in Bordeaux, Mallorca (Spain) and of course his native England.

Ashley James graduated from Staffordshire College of Food and Domestic Arts in England. Ashley was named Young Chef of the Year (under 24) in France in 1992. He is a member of the L’Accademie Culinaire Francaise and speaks fluent French and Spanish. His hobbies include running at Runyon Canyon, travelling the globe especially while filming, and experiencing authentic ethnic cuisine.