Hi! I’m Andy Hay
Never in a million years did I ever imagine I would have a career in food, let alone someone might call me Chef. For over a decade, I worked in tech sales with a steady job, but I was unfulfilled. My true passion was cooking. I spent my free time immersed in cookbooks, markets, and kitchen experiments—cooking was my escape and my joy.
Turning my passion into a career seemed impossible until the birth of our first daughter, Violet. I realized I couldn’t tell her to chase her dreams if I wasn’t chasing mine. So, with my wife’s support, I quit my job and dove into the food world.
I realized I couldn’t tell her to chase her dreams if I wasn’t chasing mine.
With no formal training, I taught myself through cookbooks, YouTube, and food shows. Then came a game-changing opportunity—I auditioned for MasterChef Canada. Competing on the show, reaching the finale, and finding my lane was a whirlwind.
Fueled by that experience, we went all in—I started catering, creating East Coast-inspired recipes, and sharing my passion with the world. My family’s support, especially my wife and mom’s Newfoundland roots, have been my foundation. Cooking is about bringing people together, and I’m excited to continue this journey, sharing my love of food with all of you. From my kitchen to yours, let’s make something amazing together!
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Interested in working or collaborating with Andy’s East Coast Kitchen? I would LOVE that! Reach out and tell me more.
We love partnering with brands in authentic and creative ways. Our content is approachable, engaging, and full of personality, and we’d love to collaborate with you. If you have an exciting idea, feel free to reach out at hello@theeastcoastkitchen.com
Areas of Focus:
- Recipe Development
- Brand Partnerships
- Digital Content Creation
- Speaking Engagements
