Chef Andre Rush in chef's whites, medals across his chest, arms crossed
Now booking speaking engagements

Renowned chef, sommelier, and ice carver. A veteran committed to supporting the U.S. military while giving back to his community.

Master Sgt. U.S. Army, Ret.

I am
Chef Rush

Chef
Speaker
Veteran
2,222Push-ups a day
23Years U.S. Army
4Administrations
24″Biceps

Media & Engagements

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Chef Rush presenting a plated dish
FILE 01Culinary · State dinners
Chef Rush saluting
FILE 02Service · U.S. Army
Studio portrait of Chef Rush
FILE 03Media · Television
Fields of service

I can help you with

SPKSpeaking EngagementsTalks on resilience, leadership, and service — driving through hardships with a positive attitude and the passion to be your best self.CULCulinary ConsultingA renowned chef, sommelier, and ice carver. Mouthwatering entrées and desserts built to ‘wow’ every client.MEDMedia & EngagementsA camera-ready story audiences know — the twenty-four-inch biceps, the push-ups, the White House kitchen.ADVAdvocacySupporting the United States military and giving back to the community — mental, physical, and emotional health.
A veteran at his core

Committed to service,
giving back

Chef Rush is committed to supporting the United States military while giving back to his community. His lifestyle is glued together by driving through hardships with a positive attitude and the passion to be his best self. Cooking, weight training, and speaking engagements are several of the ways he supports mental, physical, and emotional health.

2,222 push-ups, every day. 22 a day is 22 too many.

Push-ups. Every day.22 a day is 22 too many
Service record

Experience & Service

1993–2016
United States Army
23 yrs service · Master Sgt. · Combat veteran
2010–2018
The White House
4 administrations · State dinners · Executive kitchen
2018–now
Speaker & Advocate
Keynotes · TV & media · Veteran advocacy
2022–now
Author
Call Me Chef, Dammit! · Culinary consulting
Book cover — Call Me Chef, Dammit! by Chef Andre Rush
Autobiography

Call Me Chef,
Dammit!

The inspiring story of Andre Rush, who became an overnight sensation in 2018, after a photograph of his now-famous twenty-four-inch biceps went viral. However, his journey to that moment could never be captured in a fleeting moment.

Memoir · Hardcover · 2022
Go to my book page
Engagements

Book Chef Rush

Keynotes, corporate events, media appearances, and brand partnerships. Every engagement supports the mission.

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