It’s March we’re drinking wine and toasting to some amazing women in hospitality with the kickoff of our new series W/w/W. Not quite a wine tasting, not really a wine dinner party, but a foundation for collaboration and storytelling through the minds of some of Houston’s brightest talents. Southern and Gulf Coast inspired menu with a flight of wines paired for the season and the feast. Our first featured chef is none other than Ashley Gibson of Hilltop Catering

About our Chef: Ashley Gibson is a Houston-based chef, educator, and founder of Hilltop Catering. Rooted in Southern culinary traditions, she trained at Howard University and the Texas Culinary Academy before building her career in high-volume and fine-dining kitchens, including Pesce Restaurant and Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen. Most recently, Ashley was featured as a contestant on America’s Test Kitchen: Next Generation Season 2 and made it to the top three of the finale.

Driven by a passion for education, Ashley transitioned into teaching and now serves as a culinary arts instructor at Eisenhower High School in Aldine ISD, where she was named Teacher of the Year in 2020. Through Hilltop Catering, she has worked on notable projects including Travis Scott’s Space Café and culinary collaborations with the Smollett family. Ashley continues to stay active in the industry through pop-ups and partnerships, with a strong commitment to community impact and uplifting Black female-owned businesses.