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Kat Turner

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Highly LikelyLos Angeles, CA

years of participation 2026

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About Me

Kat Turner, Executive Chef and Partner of Highly Likely restaurants in Los Angeles is known for bold, globally inspired cooking and community-focused hospitality; she’s co-created your new favorite all-day neighborhood restaurant focusing on a dining experience that leads with freshness and familiarity, while giving you the sense you’ve experienced something new. A Top Chef alum, Kat blends creativity and warmth, centering food as a way to connect people and spark curiosity.

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