Aaron Bludorn is a celebrated chef and restaurateur and the founder of Bludorn Hospitality in Houston. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, he spent over a decade at New York’s Café Boulud, where he rose to executive chef. Known for refined French technique and a strong commitment to seasonal ingredients, Chef Bludorn has earned national acclaim for his elegant, ingredient-driven cooking and hospitality.
Famous for his seasonal squash blossom dish, a staple on all his restaurant menus, Chef Aaron finds inspiration in the field with his longtime friend Farmer Lee Jones and whips up an exciting new twist on his classic creation.
Watch Episode Two: Chef Aaron Bludorn
Make this recipe at home: Stuffed Squash Blossoms
More About Chef Bludorn
Chef & Founder: Bludorn Hospitality Group
Chef & Owner: Bludorn & Navy Blue
Follow on Instagram: @aaronbludorn
Notable Accolades: Frequent guest on Top Chef and a finalist on Netflix’s The Final Table; 2002 James Beard Award Semifinalist for Best Chef, Texas; 2024 James Beard Award Semifinalist for Outstanding Hospitality, Bludorn