Chef Henry Johnson Represents Texas in New Season of Hell’s Kitchen
DALLAS, TX – Chef Henry Johnson, Executive Chef at EVELYN in Dallas’ Design District, will represent Texas on the upcoming season of Gordon Ramsay’s hit culinary competition Hell’s Kitchen. Season 24, themed “Battle of the States,” premieres Thursday, September 25 at 8:00 PM ET/PT on FOX.
Main dining room at EVELYN
Chef Henry Johnson. Image: FOX
For the first time in Hell’s Kitchen history, every chef will be from and represent a different state.
Johnson’s role at EVELYN takes on even greater significance as he competes on the national stage. His journey began when a recruiter discovered him on social media, ultimately leading him to the competition filmed at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. “You are literally on camera 24/7,” said Johnson. “Besides being able to learn from a Michelin star chef, it was such a great experience pushing myself to the limit. Creating dishes in 30 minutes with very few ingredients is every chef’s dream.”
“I’m extremely humbled and honored to be able to represent Texas in the upcoming battle of the States.”
Johnson described the friendships he made with fellow contestants as one of the most rewarding parts of the show, calling them some of the most talented chefs he has ever worked alongside. He also reflected on the challenges, noting that being away from his family for so long was the most difficult part of the process. Viewers across Texas and beyond can cheer on Chef Henry Johnson when Hell’s Kitchen: Battle of the States premieres Thursday, September 25 on FOX.
EVELYN, an old Hollywood-inspired restaurant and lounge, is the latest concept from Reach Hospitality, the group behind The Mexican, Black Tap, and Pie Tap, embodies the allure and mystique of Hollywood’s Golden Age.
ABOUT EVELYN
The stunning 9,500 square foot restaurant and lounge features multiple unique spaces blending elevated dining, impeccable cocktails, and a vibrant atmosphere infused with disco, rock ‘n’ roll, and dancing, EVELYN transports guests through different eras of entertainment while offering a modern steakhouse menu. As Executive Chef, Johnson brings a culinary vision that matches the restaurant’s energy.
About Hell’s Kitchen: Battle of the States (Season 24)
On Thursday, September 25, Hell’s Kitchen (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) makes its Season 24 premiere. Gordon Ramsay returns for Season 24 of Hell’s Kitchen, themed “Battle of The States,” filmed once again on the east coast at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut—home to one of Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen restaurants, where Season 23 winner Chef Kyle Timpson now serves as executive chef—Chef Ramsay requested his team to scour the country and find one worthy chef from each of the 50 states. In a series first, in the premiere episode, Ramsay will whittle down these 50 semi-finalists to the Top 18 that will advance to the iconic kitchen with the chefs carrying the torch for their state throughout the entire competition. The kitchens will continue to be broken down as men vs women, so chefs from Washington and South Carolina could be on the same team with the theme more about the individual chef and what they represent than it is about what they’ll be cooking or who they’ll be cooking with. For the first time in Hell’s Kitchen history, every chef will be from and represent a different place. Hell’s Kitchen is produced by ITV America in association with A. Smith & Co. Productions. Gordon Ramsay, Arthur Smith, Kent Weed, Kenny Rosen and Bernie Schaeffer serve as executive producers.
