# Ashton Media

> The trusted voice of Canadian foodservice — a connected B2B media network of podcasts, publications, summits and events reaching 900,000+ industry decision-makers monthly across Canada and the U.S.

## About

Ashton Media is Canada's leading B2B media network for the foodservice industry. Built on credibility, consistency and connection, it acts as the bridge between brands, associations, and the people who run restaurants, hotels, and hospitality businesses.

Founded and led by **Jay Ashton — Canada's Restaurant Guy**, host of *The Late Night Restaurant Show* (Canada's #1 restaurant podcast). **Salvatore Pedulla** serves as Director of Client Services.

Website: https://ashtonmedia.co
Alternate domains: ashtonmedianet.com, ashton-media-hub.lovable.app

## What Ashton Media Produces

### Podcasts
- **The Late Night Restaurant Show** — Canada's #1 restaurant podcast, hosted by Jay Ashton. Conversations with the operators, chefs, and brands shaping foodservice.
- A produced catalog of additional industry shows.
- URL: https://ashtonmedia.co/podcasts

### Newsletters
- **Plated** — operator-focused newsletter.
- **Ashton Media Headlines** — industry news digest, published on Beehiiv.
- URL: https://ashtonmedia.co/newsletter

### Publications
- **NO|BS Reports** — straight-talk B2B industry reports.

### Events & Summits
- **2027 National Summit Series** — multi-city Canadian foodservice summits.
- **Alberta Restaurant Hall of Fame** — Alberta's first Restaurant Hall of Fame awards (arhfa.ca).
- **Top 80 Under 80** — recognition program for industry leaders.
- URLs: https://ashtonmedia.co/summits, https://ashtonmedia.co/events

### Education
- **Masterclass Webinars** — practical sessions for operators.
- **Hospitality Bootcamps** — one-day intensive business bootcamps for restaurant and hospitality operators.
- URL: https://ashtonmedia.co/bootcamps

### Speaking
- **Jay Ashton** is available for keynote and panel speaking engagements on the future of foodservice, hospitality leadership, and Canadian restaurant culture.
- URL: https://ashtonmedia.co/speakers

## Reach

900,000+ foodservice decision-makers monthly across Canada and the United States — restaurant owners and operators, hoteliers, chefs, suppliers, associations, and brand partners.

## Causes

Ashton Media proudly supports **The Burnt Chef Project Canada**, a mental-health initiative for the hospitality industry.

## Pages

- [Home](https://ashtonmedia.co/): Overview of the Ashton Media network.
- [About](https://ashtonmedia.co/about): Team, mission and story.
- [Media Network](https://ashtonmedia.co/media): Podcasts, newsletters, reports, webinars.
- [Podcasts](https://ashtonmedia.co/podcasts): The Late Night Restaurant Show and full catalog.
- [Newsletter](https://ashtonmedia.co/newsletter): Plated and Headlines.
- [Summits](https://ashtonmedia.co/summits): 2027 national summit series.
- [Events](https://ashtonmedia.co/events): Alberta Hall of Fame, Top 80 Under 80.
- [Bootcamps](https://ashtonmedia.co/bootcamps): One-day hospitality bootcamps.
- [Speakers](https://ashtonmedia.co/speakers): Book Jay Ashton.
- [Authors](https://ashtonmedia.co/authors): Guest contributors.
- [Partnerships](https://ashtonmedia.co/sponsorship): Sponsorship opportunities.
- [Deals](https://ashtonmedia.co/deals): Exclusive offers for operators.
- [Contact](https://ashtonmedia.co/contact): Reach Salvatore Pedulla, Director of Client Services.

## Social

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashtonmedianetwork/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/canadasrestaurantguy/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jay.ashton.7965/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashtonmedianetwork