Aaron May is an American business executive best known for playing Founder and chef in Sol Y Sombra.
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Best Known For:Sol y Sombra
Breakthrough:Started working in a restaurant kitchen as a teenager
10 Quick Facts About Aaron May
- Full Name: Aaron May
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Businessperson
- Known For: Sol y Sombra
- Date of Birth: December 25, 1977
- Age: 48 years old
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
- Gender: Male
- Media Level: National
- Net Worth: $109,000-$7,649,000 (Estimated range)
Aaron May Age
Aaron May is 48 years old. He was born on December 25, 1977, and his zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Aaron May Height
Aaron May stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches. This is approximately 191 cm.
Education
His educational background includes studies at University of Arizona, Scottsdale Community College, and other institutions.
- University of Arizona
- Field of Study: Political Science
- Scottsdale Community College
- Field of Study: Culinary Arts
- L'Ecole Ritz Escoffier
- Field of Study: Culinary Arts
Career & Work
Aaron May's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Bullseye Event Group and Over Easy.
Organization: Bullseye Event Group
Role: Executive chef and culinary director
Period: Current role verified in 2026
Details: United States · Directs culinary operations for major sporting and music events around the world.
Role: Television cooking competition judge and guest chef
Period: 2010s–2026
Details: United States
Organization: Over Easy
Role: Co-founder and chef
Period: 2007 onward
Details: Phoenix, Arizona
Organization: Sol y Sombra
Role: Founder and chef
Period: 2006
Details: Scottsdale, Arizona · Opened a Spanish tapas restaurant at DC Ranch; the business subsequently closed.
Role: Restaurant chef
Period: Early 2000s
Details: New York City
Role: Restaurant kitchen employee
Period: Early career
Details: Chicago, Illinois
Rise to Fame
Aaron May rose to prominence for his role on the television show Guy's Grocery Games.
Notable Works
Notable works include Guy's Grocery Games, Guy's Ranch Kitchen, and Flavortown Food Fight.
Television
- TV Show: Guy's Grocery Games (Judge and chef, 2010s-2026) — Recurring television judging appearances
- TV Show: Guy's Ranch Kitchen (Guest chef and judge, 2017 onward) — Food Network cooking series
- TV Show: Flavortown Food Fight (Judge, 2026) — Food Network judging appearance
- TV Show: Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Featured chef) — Television exposure for May's restaurants
- TV Show: The Best Thing I Ever Ate (Television contributor) — Food Network appearance
- TV Show: Guy's Big Bite (Guest chef) — Food Network appearance
- Work: Sol y Sombra (Founder and chef, 2006) — Spanish tapas restaurant in Scottsdale
- Work: Over Easy (Co-founder, 2007 onward) — Arizona breakfast restaurant brand
Awards & Achievements
- Chef Extraordinaire — Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame — 2010 — Recognition of culinary achievement and contributions to Arizona's restaurant industry.
Aaron May Family & Relationships
- Father: Brad May
Lesser Known Facts
- May initially studied political science before switching to culinary arts.
- He started restaurant kitchen work at approximately fifteen years old.
- His restaurant ventures have included Spanish tapas, breakfast dining and casual taverns.
- He serves as executive chef and culinary director for a company providing hospitality at major sporting and music events.
- He completed additional culinary training in Paris.
- He worked under chef Douglas Rodriguez in Arizona and New York.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Aaron May
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Businessperson
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 25, 1977
- Age: 48
- Birthday: December 25
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 3 in
Family & Relationships
- Father: Brad May
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $44,000–$443,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $109,000–$7,649,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Performance contracts and related creative work
Related Biographies
- Guy Fieri (Colleague • Food Network personality with whom May has appeared in several cooking programs.)
- Douglas Rodriguez (Mentor • Chef under whom May worked at Deseo and later in New York restaurants.)
- Mario Batali (Colleague • Chef associated with Casa Mono, where May worked during his culinary development.)
- Quinn Goldsberry (Collaborator • Restaurant business partner.)
Online Presence
- Website:https://www.chefaaronmay.com/
