Meet the Talent
Kevin Kelly is a culinary entrepreneur and the founder of After Hours Global, a traveling restaurant group that reimagines dining through the lens of community and collaboration. Over the past two years, Kevin has transformed a regional experiment in the Northeast US into a global movement, hosting over 250 events in partnership with more than 150 local businesses. His commitment to honoring local food systems and fostering human connection has earned him "40 Under 40" and "30 Under 30" industry honors.
With a degree from Babson College and hospitality experience ranging from award-winning Boston kitchens to large-scale operations and small farm-to-table restaurants across New England, Kevin pairs strategic business insight with a deep passion for sustainable food systems and culinary creativity. His work, which blends storytelling and gastronomy, has been featured in the New York Times, Metro PR, and Edible Berkshires.
2026 Residency & Beyond Kevin is currently leading After Hours Global across Puerto Rico in partnership with Salo Station Kitchen, celebrating the island's unique topography through farm-to-table experiences.
- Puerto Rico Highlights: Immersive dinners at Hacienda la Tradición (Utuado), exclusive residency dinners at Salo Station Kitchen, pop-up collaborations at El Más Allá and Antiguo 26 (Old San Juan), and an appearance at the Puerto Rico Wine & Food Fest's Rum y Rumba.
- The Global Tour: Following their Puerto Rican residency, After Hours Global heads to Madrid from April-July and continues in New York City from July-September.
Secure reservations, sign up for Early Access, and view the full international schedule at afterhours-global.com
