From Catering Family Celebrations to a Storefront Dream

Meet Ashley of Grazing in Grey

Grazing in Grey was founded 4 years ago by Ashley Neal. What began as creating grazing boards for friends and family quickly grew through word of mouth and social media, leading to an ever-expanding customer base and increasing orders. In the fall of 2024, Grazing in Grey proudly opened its brick-and-mortar store in Markdale, offering a space for customers to shop, order, and connect in person.

Ashley studied at George Brown College in the Culinary Management Program. She has worked in Catering for 10 years and in the Food and Beverage Industry for over 14 years. After graduating from culinary school, her Grandpa asked her what her specialty was, and she didn’t have an answer. It took a few years to find, but now the creative process of setting up a Grazing Cup, Box, Board or Table is a true love of Ashley’s and she enjoys finding inspiration in everyday life and nature.

When Ashley isn’t in the kitchen, she is spending time with her family, watching Formula 1, or skiing fast.