His clients have included Bruce Willis, Chevy Chase, Michael Crichton, and at special events who included Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Liza Minnelli, Keith Richards, and others.
"[1] At age 19, Ballard initially worked at the resort Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel in England where he received a "traditional, rigorous training.
"[2] In 1980, he moved to the USA where he worked for 11 years as executive chef at the Grolier Club in New York City.
[2] He then branched out on his own and opened a gourmet shop A Thyme for Change in North Salem, but closed it a few years later.
"[1][2] Other companies he started include Ballard Famous Chef Products LLC[3] and ChefAntonyJBallard.com.