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Join us Thursday, September 25th!

Women for Tulsa is proud to partner with the Tulsa Republican Club, to bring Oklahoma voters a series of primary election debates. As we elect new executive branch leaders, in addition to many statewide and local officials-ensuring we provide accurate, reliable and timely information is essential. Be sure and register to join us in person if you’re able. These events will be live-streamed as well.

About Chef Gruel

Andrew Gruel is an American chef, food entrepreneur, media personality, and now, a politician based in Huntington Beach, California.

A graduate of Johnson & Wales University, Gruel founded Slapfish Restaurant Group, starting as an award-winning food truck in 2012 and expanding to 27 international brick-and-mortar locations before his successful sale and exit in 2022.

He is currently the CEO and founder of American Gravy Restaurant Group, overseeing Calico Fish House (seafood) in Huntington Beach, Big Parm (pizza) in Tustin, Two Birds (chicken) and Butterleaf (plant-based) in Irvine, Lolo’s Tacos, and 101 Burger.

Gruel is a prominent media figure with extensive television credits. He has appeared as a judge on Food Network’s Chopped Junior (including an episode with Meghan Markle) and Food Truck Face Off, and hosted FYI’s Say It to My Face! His television appearances include NBC’s TODAY, Fox News’ Gutfeld! and Varney & Co., CNN, NBC Nightly News, PBS, and Cooking Channel. Chef Gruel is a regular contributor to various national news channels, co-hosts The SoCal Restaurant Show on AM 830, and has been a frequent guest on numerous podcasts, including the hit podcast on Fox News, called “Kennedy Saves The World”.

His work has been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Men’s Health, Food & Wine, USA Today, Entrepreneur, and Nation’s Restaurant News. Gruel was named one of the Top 25 Business Executives by Fast Casual magazine, featured in Nation’s Restaurant News’ 2017 Power List, and recognized as a top 40 under 40 entrepreneur in Orange County in 2013. Alongside his wife, Lauren Gruel, he was honored as a Pandemic Hero by Restaurant Business Magazine, joining the ranks of Guy Fieri and José Andrés.

During the Los Angeles wildfires in January 2025, Gruel and his wife transformed their Calico Fish House into a relief hub, coordinating donations of clothing, toiletries, diapers, pet food, and water to support displaced residents and first responders. They provided free meals and parking lot spaces for evacuees, delivered truckloads of supplies to community centers like the Dream Center and Pasadena Convention Center, and cooked meals for firefighters, with support from local volunteers and Huntington Beach’s public works department. Gruel’s efforts were praised by community leaders and highlighted on social media for their impact.

On March 18, 2025, Gruel was unanimously appointed to the Huntington Beach City Council to fill the vacant seat of Tony Strickland, who was elected to the California State Senate, where he will serve through December 2026.

Chef Gruel resides in Huntington Beach with his wife, Lauren, and their four children. He continues to influence the culinary, media, and political landscapes through his restaurants, media presence, philanthropy, and city council role.

Our Mission

“Women for Tulsa will strive to make Tulsa a better place to live, work, and raise a family: by being actively involved in Tulsa City Council, Tulsa Public School Board, General Elections, Mayor’s office, policies, and other initiatives that serve to advance Tulsa. Women for Tulsa will advocate for candidates and policies that serve Tulsa families, promote safety, demand excellence in Tulsa Public Schools, support a pro-business climate, and pursue Constitutional liberty.”

The purpose and goals of WFT are to strengthen women’s active participation in the political process, to increase the number of people who reflect WFT mission statement goals in elected and appointed positions and initiatives, and to foster open conversation among members and the public. As a member of WFT, all members are expected to be actively involved in one of the following committees:

Women for Tulsa is a grass roots movement that focuses on local elections and policies that affect Tulsa.

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