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About Andrew's Healthy Food

A legacy of culinary excellence spanning nearly four decades and five continents.

Mr. Vasantha M. Perera, owner of Andrew's Healthy Food, with President Bill Clinton

Mr. Vasantha M. Perera

Owner & Master Chef

A Chef Whose Craft Has Circled the Globe

Andrew's Healthy Food is proud to be led by owner Mr. Vasantha M. Perera, a master chef whose culinary artistry has earned recognition around the globe since 1987. With decades of experience crafting exceptional dishes, Mr. Perera brings a lifetime of passion, precision, and expertise to every plate served — including numerous medals earned in international culinary competitions.

1987Career began
5Continents served
27+Restaurants established
U.S.First Executive Chef

A Career Built Across Five Continents

Mr. Perera's culinary education includes advanced training in Switzerland, New York, and Atlanta, Georgia, laying the foundation for a career that would take him across the globe. He honed his craft in France, Italy, England, Germany, Spain, and the Canary Islands before serving as Executive Chef throughout the Middle East — including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, King Khalid US Air Base, the UAE (Dubai, Sharjah, and Fujairah), and the Sultanate of Oman in Muscat.

His career then moved to the seas, where he served as Hotel Managing Director and Corporate Executive Chef for U.S.-based companies, ultimately becoming Managing Director of the Star Clippers fleet, operating out of Miami, Florida. As Chief Executive Officer on board, he led training and operations for food and beverage service across the fleet.

Mr. Perera also had the distinction of serving as a U.S. First Executive Chef during the Clinton administration. He later served as Executive Director of Food and Beverage for the Ginza Project in Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia, where he played a pivotal role in establishing more than 27 new restaurants.

Today, that same global expertise and dedication to excellence comes home to Andrew's Healthy Food. Guests don't just enjoy a meal — they experience the artistry of a chef whose reputation has been built over nearly four decades of dedication to the craft. From the kitchen to the table, Mr. Perera's philosophy remains simple: great food should nourish the body while delighting the senses.

Mr. Vasantha M. Perera, Executive Chef

"Great food should nourish the body while delighting the senses."

Mr. Vasantha M. Perera

Come taste the difference that four decades of mastery makes.

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PRESS & RECOGNITION

In the News & Publications

A selection of press coverage, industry recognition, and published works featuring Chef Andrew.

Best Healthy Food Restaurant on the East Coast — Strongly Recommended on Restaurant Guru 2024

Restaurant Guru Award 2024

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