Kevin Gillespie

Born and raised in Atlanta, Gillespie began his culinary education at the Art Institute of Atlanta, using several scholarships he had previously earned from cooking competitions and other academic achievements. After graduating with honors, Gillespie went on to hold different positions at several well-known Atlanta restaurants, including chef de partie at Atlanta Grill at The Ritz-Carlton, sous chef at TWO Urban Licks, and chef de cuisine at Woodfire Grill. Gillespie opened Gunshow in 2013, choosing the name as a tribute to his family. Along with earning his reputation as a talented chef and restaurateur, Gillespie is also a successful author. He released his debut cookbook, Fire in My Belly, in 2012, and was named a 2013 James Beard Award Finalist in the Cookbooks: American Cooking category. Some might know Gillespie for his appearance on Bravo’s sixth season of “Top Chef.” After winning the most Quickfire Challenges and Elimination Challenges in the history of the show, Gillespie made it to the final three.