Chef Duyen Ha Wiki, Age, Top Chef, Husband, Parents, Ethnicity
Duyen Ha Biography – Duyen Ha Wiki
Duyen Ha is a Vietnamese-American chef and a contestant on Top Chef 2026. She is the founder and chef at The Cuisson, a culinary studio partnering with leading brands to elevate hospitality, storytelling, and experiential dining. She is also the founder of BONDLE, a French wine and Champagne brand.
Duyen’s cooking style blends French technique with her Vietnamese heritage. She was raised in Binghamton, N.Y. and grew up immersed in Vietnamese food and culture, watching her family cook elaborate meals from old traditional way.
After working in tech and as a barista champion, Duyen pivoted to culinary arts and studied at France’s prestigious Ferrandi Paris where she graduated top of her class. She went on to train and cook in some of Europe’s most acclaimed Michelin-starred kitchens including Arpège, Mirazur and Frenchie. These experiences shaped her refined palate and deep appreciation for both cuisine and wine.
Now based in Los Angeles, Duyen leads The Cuisson, a culinary studio that collaborates with leading brands to enhance their hospitality programs and dining experiences. Her clients include Red Bull, Netflix, MoMA, Sephora, and Gold House, among others. She has been featured in Timid, Wine, Bazaar, NYT, Vogue, food&wine, Fox11, LA Times, and Forbes.
Duyen Ha Age
Chef Duyen Ha was born in 1993 and raised in Binghamton, N.Y. She is 33 years old.
Duyen Ha Husband
Top Chef contestant Duyen Ha is unmarried.
Duyen Ha Top Chef
Chef Duyen Ha is a contestant on Season 23 of Top Chef. She announced the news in an Instagram post: “Top Chef Season 23 is heading to the Carolinas! I still can’t believe it. I dream BIG, but I didn’t dream this big. Truly one of the wildest experiences of my life, and all of you lovely people get to watch me sweat more than I thought was humanly possible on national television!”
According to Bravo website, Top Chef Season 23 cheftestants will be competing for the show’s $250,000 grand prize, along with some other major perks, including a feature in Food & Wine magazine, an appearance at the annual Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, a chance to headline their own exclusive dinner at the historic James Beard House in New York, and the opportunity to present at The James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards in Chicago, IL.
Along the way, the chefs will also have the chance to win immunity, advantages in the competition, or cash prizes with more than $150,000 in total up for grabs.
Duyen Ha Ethnicity
Chef Duyen is of Asian ethnicity.
Duyen Ha’s Instagram handle is @chefduyenha.
