Chef Jonathon Sawyer is the Chef Partner of Kindling Downtown Cookout & Cocktails owned and operated by Chicago's Fifty/50 Group. In this role, Chef Sawyer contributes his culinary expertise and passion to the development and creation of the menu, brand and vision behind Kindling. Prior to joining The Fifty/50 Group, Chef Sawyer owned and operated three nationally recognized restaurants in Cleveland, Ohio. The three restaurants; The Greenhouse Tavern, Noodlecat and Trentina, highlighted Chef Sawyer's ability to wow the public with interesting flavor profiles, ingredients and culinary artistry.
Known For
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Cast Credits
Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas (2025)
Guest starring as Chef
(2 episodes)
- Episode 1x05: Jingle All the Way to the Finals (Dec 3, 2025)
- Episode 1x03: Make it Rein (Nov 19, 2025)
House of Knives (2025)
Guest starring as Chef
(6 episodes)
- Episode 1x06: Battle Brunch (Apr 22, 2025)
- Episode 1x05: A Southern Belle Arrives (Apr 15, 2025)
- Episode 1x04: Surprise Banishment (Apr 8, 2025)
- Episode 1x03: Revenge Is a Dish Best Served Cold (Apr 1, 2025)
- Episode 1x02: He's Making What? (Mar 25, 2025)
- Episode 1x01: Welcome to the House of Knives (Mar 18, 2025)
24 in 24: Last Chef Standing (2024)
Guest starring as Chef
(9 episodes)
- Episode 2x09: Shift 8: The Final Shift Part 2 (May 25, 2025)
- Episode 2x08: Shift 8: The Final Shift Part 1 (May 25, 2025)
- Episode 2x07: Shift 7: Risk Taking (May 18, 2025)
- Episode 2x06: Shift 6: Teamwork (May 18, 2025)
- Episode 2x05: Shift 5: Adaptability (May 11, 2025)
- Episode 2x04: Shift 4: Artistry (May 11, 2025)
- Episode 2x03: Shift 3: Resourcefulness (May 4, 2025)
- Episode 2x02: Shift 2: Simplicity (May 4, 2025)
- Episode 2x01: Shift 1: Speed (Apr 27, 2025)
Alex vs America (2022)
Guest starring as Chef
- Episode 5x04: Alex vs Winners (Oct 28, 2025)
Guest starring as Judge
- Episode 5x02: Alex vs Chopped Judges (Oct 14, 2025)
Tournament of Champions (2020)
Guest starring as Chef
(3 episodes)
- Episode 6x05: The Super 16 Stand Tall (Mar 30, 2025)
- Episode 6x03: If You Can't Take the Heat… (Mar 16, 2025)
- Episode 5x01: Time for Battle (Feb 18, 2024)
Guy's Grocery Games (2013)
Guest starring as Judge
(4 episodes)
- Episode 39x05: The G.O.A.T. Tournament Finale (Jun 4, 2025)
- Episode 38x04: Game Day Bite Fight (Jan 29, 2025)
- Episode 38x03: All-Star All Swap (Jan 22, 2025)
- Episode 37x02: All-Star Relay Rumble: Part 2 (Sep 11, 2024)
Guest starring as Chef
(2 episodes)
- Episode 38x07: Ultimate City Food Fight (Feb 19, 2025)
- Episode 38x06: City Food Fight: Chicago vs. NYC (Feb 12, 2025)
Guest starring as Chef
- Episode 38x10: Three Course Couples (Mar 12, 2025)
Guest starring as Chef
(2 episodes)
- Episode 39x09: Dessert Deception (Jul 16, 2025)
- Episode 38x14: All-Star Fruit! (Apr 16, 2025)