Meet the Chef

Chef Hughes draws upon his experience working with international culinary icons - such as Jamie Oliver at the famed River Café, and Giorgio Locatelli at Zafferano - to offer a diverse yet fuss free selection of Italian dishes. Inspired by these experiences in London and Italy,

Ashley learned the art of creating fresh, honest Italian food – a style which has now become his signature. Now Executive Chef for Alio, where he has been since the restaurants inception in 2000, Chef Ashley Hughes focuses on using the best local ingredients to produce seasonal, modern Italian.

"Ashley does simple Italian food, beautiful salads, and great risottos"


- Jamie Oliver