Rachel Boston may frequently capture the spotlight with her Hallmark movie roles, but off-screen, she finds joy in spending quality time with her husband, Tolya Ashe, and their daughter, Grace. While Boston keeps details of her relationship with Ashe private, the couple got engaged in 2021 and welcomed their daughter in 2022.
Tolya Ashe is the head chef and owner of Little Gem N.Y.C. Catering & Event, where he offers private chef services. His focus is on providing healthy, creative meals using organic, local ingredients.
On his website, Ashe emphasizes the importance of using high-quality meats and vegetables to create flavorful dishes, noting that his passion for his clients’ health drives his approach to cooking.
Rachel Boston embraces family time with husband Tolya Ashe and daughter Grace beyond her Hallmark roles
Ashe’s aim when catering events is to work behind the scenes, ensuring everything runs smoothly while keeping the focus on the client. His experience in kitchen management allows him to provide exceptional service, and one of his proudest professional moments came when he worked an event for Jennifer Garner’s brand, Once Upon a Farm.
He fondly recalls the experience as an opportunity to showcase how communities can expand access to quality produce. A graduate of the International Culinary Center in 2011, Ashe has built a strong reputation in the culinary world.
Tolya Ashe’s sister, Alexi, married comedian Seth Meyers in 2013, with their wedding attended by a star-studded guest list. Over the years, Tolya and Seth have shared moments together, such as a grilled cheese cook-off for Vogue in 2013 and a promotion of one of Ashe’s ventures on social media. In 2017, they were spotted together at an event hosted by Ashe’s design company.
The couple got engaged in June 2021 when Boston shared the news on Instagram. Although the couple has not publicly confirmed their wedding, Boston previously mentioned in 2020 that they were introduced by one of Ashe’s sisters in 2010. Despite not dating immediately, their reconnection was marked by what she described as “divine timing.”
Their daughter, Grace, was born on January 14, 2022. Boston announced the pregnancy on Instagram in October 2021 with an emotional message and later shared the joyful news of Grace’s arrival. Boston also expressed her gratitude for the love and support they received during the pregnancy. As a mother, Boston has shared touching moments with Grace, including a visit from her daughter on a Hallmark movie set.
Ashe hails from New Mexico and later moved to Martha’s Vineyard. His family’s arrival on the island was a serendipitous turn of events during a hurricane in 1988. The couple’s culinary journey reflects their dedication to fresh, locally sourced ingredients, blending his New Mexico and Martha’s Vineyard roots.
His website highlights how his diverse background influences his cooking style, providing tailored meal plans for a variety of dietary needs, which has won him a devoted clientele, including families and celebrities.
