Andrew Gruel
Chef, Restaurateur, and Entrepreneur
Andrew Gruel is an American chef, television personality, restaurateur, and now a local politician based in Orange County, California. A culinary graduate of Johnson & Wales University, he founded the Slapfish seafood chain in 2012, which he later sold, and currently leads Calico Fish House as its executive chef and CEO. Gruel has appeared as a judge and host on Food Network and other TV programs. Since March 2025, he has served on the Huntington Beach City Council.
