Jay Ducote
Chef • Restaurateur • Television Personality
Jay Ducote is a chef, traveler, speaker, storyteller, and TV host. He received his BA in economics and political science and MA in political science from LSU. Jay is most widely known for finishing runner-up on Season 11 of the hit reality competition show Food Network Star. He also had a pilot for his own show, "Deep Fried America," air on the Travel Channel. Jay won an episode of Beat Bobby Flay after challenging the Iron Chef to a crawfish boil. He also won an episode of Food Network’s Superchef Grudge Match. Additionally, he has appeared on Chopped, Cutthroat Kitchen, Masterchef, and many more television and web shows.
