About
Ashton Media - Foodservice + Hospitality

Built for the people who build Foodservice + Hospitality.

Ashton Media is a B2B Foodservice + Hospitality media company - and the most affordable B2B media partner in the industry. Built from 36+ years working alongside thousands of operators across Canada and the U.S., we build podcasts, publications, summits and events that connect brands, associations and companies with chefs, operators and decision-makers. Our goal is simple: earn your business and prove you can advertise and build your brand without the worry of it costing too much. We've got the reach, we've got the content, and we connect in a variety of ways to put you in front of the people who matter. We're different.

Our promise

Real impact happens when you listen, learn and lead with purpose.

We exist to support brands, associations and companies that want to grow inside - or connect closer to - foodservice and hospitality. Through trusted storytelling, real audience reach, and partnerships that put your brand in front of the right rooms.

From The Late Night Restaurant Podcast and our newsletter network of 10,000+ readers, to national summits and the Restaurant Hall of Fame Awards, every channel is built on transparent reporting, verified analytics and measurable results.

Reputation built on credibility and consistency. That is the Ashton Media difference.

Recognition

Ranked #1 on Canada's Most Active Food & Beverages Professionals on Social.

Canada's Restaurant Guy topped the June 2022 ranking of Canada's most active food and beverages professionals on social - ahead of Groupe St-Hubert, Labatt, RBI and Compass Group Canada.

Canada's Most Active Food and Beverages Professionals on Social, June 2022. 1st: Canada's Restaurant Guy 8.31%. 2nd: Groupe St-Hubert 8.28%. 3rd: Labatt Breweries of Canada 8.24%. 4th: RBI 7.51%. 5th: Aramark Canada 7.12%. 6th: Compass Group Canada 7.08%. 7th: Goodfood 6.02%. 8th: Mastronardi Produce 5.26%. 9th: Sleeman Breweries 4.91%. 10th: JOEY Restaurant Group 4.71%.
The voices behind the brand

Leadership.

Jay Ashton
Jay Ashton
Founder · Canada's Restaurant Guy

36 years in foodservice helping operators and teams strengthen brands, drive sales and build loyal customer relationships. Founder of The Late Night Restaurant Podcast and the Ultimate Hospitality Business Summit. Publisher of NEED Magazine, launching 2026.

Domenic Pedulla
Domenic Pedulla
Co-Founder · NEXT Food Expo

Leads a group of companies dedicated to improving food safety, education and hospitality performance across North America. Co-founder of NEXT NEXPO Inc., raising industry standards through accessible, results-driven education.

Salvatore Pedulla
Salvatore Pedulla
Director of Client Services

15+ years building high-value partnerships across the restaurant sector. BCom, Haskayne School of Business. Partners with brands to strengthen positioning through strategic media collaborations. Partner of NEED Magazine.

By the numbers
1.1M
Monthly impressions
10K
Newsletter subscribers
1,600+
Industry leaders interviewed
50+
Brand partners
#1
Restaurant podcast in Canada
+25%
YoY engagement growth