Today, Eli hosts both The CHEF Radio Podcast and Delicious City Philly. CHEF Radio is a more serious, industry-oriented show built on in-depth conversations with leading chefs, restaurateurs, and food-industry voices. Delicious City Philly takes a lighter tone, diving into Philadelphia’s restaurant and bar scene and highlighting hidden gems, sharing food news, and bringing on local hospitality personalities.
What began as a personal fight to rebuild his life has evolved into a mission to inspire others. In the years since the accident, Eli has become a powerful voice for connection, creativity, and resilience. On November 10, 2025, he was recognized with the Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Humanitarian Award – an honor that acknowledges his remarkable journey since his injury as well as his impact on Jefferson Moss-Magee and Philadelphia’s food community.
By honoring Eli Kulp with the Humanitarian Award, Jefferson Health recognized not just his career as a chef, but his ongoing impact on the Philadelphia community. Eli has turned a personal tragedy into a rallying cry for community, compassion, and reinvention. Through his podcasts, public voice, and support of the Philadelphia community, he has shown that food isn’t just nourishment for the body – it can be nourishment for hope, connection, and purpose.Â