HARVEST Clean Eats Welcomes Andy Hay as Head of Culinary
Halifax, NS. July 14th, 2026 - HARVEST Clean Eats is proud to announce that Andy Hay, founder of Andy’s East Coast Kitchen and one of Canada’s most recognized culinary personalities, has joined the company as Partner and Head of Culinary.
A proud Nova Scotian, Hay first gained national recognition as the runner-up on Season 5 of MasterChef Canada before returning to compete in Season 7 of MasterChef Canada: Back to Win. Since then, he has built a community of more than two million followers through his recipes, digital content, television appearances, and most recently as the host of Food Network’s Andy’s East Coast Kitchen Crawl.
Known for championing local ingredients, supporting Canadian producers, and creating approachable recipes that bring people together, Hay’s passion for food and hospitality closely aligns with the values that have guided HARVEST since its founding.
In his new role, Hay will lead HARVEST’s culinary strategy, menu innovation, product development, supplier partnerships, recipe refinement, and food quality standards across the growing brand. He will work closely with the company’s operations, training, and marketing teams as HARVEST continues its expansion throughout Canada.
“Andy represents everything we believe food should be — approachable, thoughtful, community-driven, and rooted in quality ingredients,” said Connor Stoilov, Founder and CEO of HARVEST Clean Eats. “From our very first conversations, it was clear that we shared a vision for how food can bring people together. We’re incredibly excited to welcome Andy as both a partner and leader within our organization as we continue building the future of HARVEST.”
“I’m thrilled to be joining HARVEST at such an exciting stage of its growth,” said Hay. “The team has built an incredible brand centred around fresh ingredients, genuine hospitality, and food that makes people feel good. I’m looking forward to helping shape the next chapter of HARVEST’s culinary journey and creating memorable dining experiences for guests across the country.”
The partnership marks an exciting new chapter for HARVEST as the company continues to invest in culinary innovation, elevate the guest experience, and expand its footprint nationwide. Hay’s creativity, culinary expertise, and deep connection to Atlantic Canada will help shape the future of the brand’s menu and dining experience for years to come.
About HARVEST Clean Eats
Established in 2020, HARVEST Clean Eats is a Halifax-based fast-casual restaurant with ten locations and growing. HARVEST offers a selection of delicious power bowls, salads, sandwiches, smoothies, and specialty coffee. HARVEST’s chef-driven dishes are made with only the best quality fresh ingredients that are made in-house, from scratch daily.
HARVEST is here to prove that healthy can taste incredible. Our craveable, nutrient-dense meals are made from scratch daily using clean, high-quality ingredients — designed to fuel your lifestyle without ever compromising on flavour.
We believe in sourcing local and sustainable wherever possible, supporting regional growers and makers who share our values.
We believe in hospitality over transactions, creating a welcoming atmosphere where genuine connection matters just as much as great food.
And we believe in bringing people together over bold, globally inspired dishes — because the best meals don’t just nourish the body, they bring the world a little closer.
Each HARVEST location is thoughtfully designed to be an inclusive, inviting space for everyone — whether you’re grabbing your morning coffee, settling in for a healthy lunch, enjoying a late dinner, or refuelling after a workout.
Find HARVEST at harvestcleaneats.ca or on Instagram @harvestcleaneats
CONTACT:
Franchise Inquiries: Connor Stoilov - connor@orderharvest.ca
General Inquiries: Baylee Hood - baylee@orderharvest.ca
Marketing/Media Inquiries: VERGE MARKETING - info@vergemarketing.ca
