Alyson Zildjian

Chef Alyson Zildjian is the innovative force behind Zildjian Catering and Consulting, celebrating 14 years in business in Sarasota, Florida. She is a Johnson & Wales University Graduate, with degrees in both Culinary and business. She has been working and creating in our industry for almost 40 years. Chef Alyson is a committed leader in green business practices and her dedication to sustainability extends beyond the kitchen;, teaching and educating the community on the benefits of reducing our impact on the planet.

Her passion for clean food leads to supporting local farms and sourcing local and seasonal food. This dedication led her company to win a Sustany Foundation Award in 2019 and again in 2023. Her passion for her craft has also led Zildjian Catering to be the recipient of the “Best Caterer - Readers Choice Award” for 5 years in a row starting in 2019 - 2023. She recently was invited to attend the World Economic Forum in NYC as a thought leader to discuss New Frontiers of Nutrition and what is Shaping the Future of Consumption. Her expertise has also led her to be involved in a Think Tank regarding Circular Bioeconomy Systems to promote brain health foods with the Brain Health Initiative at Harvard University.

Chef Alyson's leadership in her industry and fervent advocacy for food as medicine promote health and well-being through all aspects of her business. In Oct 2023 she was inducted into the Leadership Roundtable for SRQ Media Woman Who Roar. Alyson is a regular contributing Chef on ABC Channel 7 The Suncoast View as well at Tampa’s Fox 13 - Dinner DeeAs, doing cooking segments showing quick healthy easy recipes to make at home. She will tell you that the most important ingredient in your food is LOVE. “You can Taste It!” and her menus reflect the belief that delicious food should also be nourishing to the body and soul. Chef Alyson desires to be part of a society that supports environmental sustainability and social justice by having a food system that is good, clean, and fair for all.