Mashama Bailey is a well-known American chef noted for her mastery of French culinary methods as well as her fresh take on Southern cuisine. Her love of cooking and dedication to excellence have garnered her the coveted James Beard Awards. Bailey was born in the Bronx to David and Catherine Bailey and had two siblings. She relocated to Waynesboro, Georgia, as... read full bio
Tyler Florence is a very popular chef and television host that has also released several books. He graduated from the College of Culinary Arts at the campus of Johnson & Wales University and went on to receive an honorary doctorate from the university. Florence has been on numerous shows over the years including being the host of “Tyler’s Ultimate”, host... read full bio
The well-known chef José Andrés is regarded as a culinary pioneer and has been instrumental in introducing Spanish cuisine to Americans. José has received considerable praise and recognition throughout his career for his original ideas and persistent love of cuisine. José was the driving force behind the development of various notable eating places as the creator of ThinkFoodGroup (TFG). His eateries,... read full bio
The brilliant chef and captivating television personality Frankie Celenza is renowned for his skill in the kitchen and charismatic on-screen appearance. Celenza, who was born in New York, became passionate about food at a young age. Through formal study, he developed his talent and sharpened his abilities. After graduating from Kent School in 2005, he went on to the prestigious New... read full bio
The dynamic content creator, educator, and activist Alexis Nikole Nelson, better known by her stage name Alexis Nikole, has had a major influence on the fields of sustainable living and environmental consciousness. She has a devoted following and continues to motivate change because of her enthusiasm for outdoors, wildlife, and veganism. Alexis Nikole, who was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan,... read full bio
Ayesha Curry is an American-Canadian actress, cook, cookbook author, and television personality. She is the wife of huge NBA star Steph Curry and is best known for her show on the Food Network, “Ayesha’s Homemade”. One of Curry’s first acting gigs was in Suga Prince’s song “Too Young for Love”. She went on to be seen in series such as,... read full bio
Executive Chef Dominique Crenn was raised in Versailles where she was surrounded by a family that valued great meals and where she first discovered her passion for cooking. While she gives her mother credit for introducing her to cooking at a young age, Crenn also credits her politician father for inspiring her love of fine food. He taught her to appreciate... read full bio
The culinary genius, Wolfgang Puck has built a cooking empire. Wolfgang encompasses three entities: Wolfgang Puck Catering, Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group, and Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc. At the age of 14, Wolfgang began formal culinary training. After apprenticing in Frnace, he moved to Los Angeles to become executive chef at Ma Maison. In 1982, Wolfgang was able to open... read full bio
Master chef Graham Elliot was making waves in the Chicago culinary scene before he faced off against Bobby Flay on Iron Chef America. Hey may have lost by a mere 2 points, but he continued to climb in the ranks with the opening of his first restaurant, and first bistronomic in Chicago, The Graham Elliot. It currently holds two Michelin... read full bio
Massimo Bottura is an Italian restaurateur and chef of Osteria Francescana, a three-Michelin-star restaurant in Modena, Italy. Bottura was born and raised in Modena and found a passion for cooking while watching his family cook meals. He went on to be an apprentice for chef Georges Coigny and also worked with Alain Ducasse at Le Louis XV. Shortly after, Bottura... read full bio
American celebrity chef and former soldier Andre Rush. For four presidential administrations, Rush served as a chef at the White House. Rush, a former U.S. Army Master Sergeant, Army, who attracted attention for his massive biceps and athletic build. In Columbus, Mississippi, Rush was raised. At Lee High School in Columbus, he was a running back for the football team.... read full bio
Rick Bayless was chosen “Best New Chef of 1988”by Food and Wine magazine; the James Beard Foundation voted him “Best American Chef: Midwest”; and he won both the Beard Foundation”s National Chef of the Year award and the International Association of Culinary Professional”s Chef of the Year award. Rick Bayless has been inducted into the prestigious Who”s Who of American... read full bio
Roy Choi is an American chef. He is best known for his food truck cuisine. His unique culinary taste of fusing Mexican and Korean food has catapulted him to celebrity chef status. He feeds people, body and soul. While his pedigree includes Le Bernardin and the Beverly Hilton, his fame rose with one amazing taco that tastes like L.A.... read full bio
Nigella Lawson is the author of nine best-selling books – including her iconic first book, How to Eat: The Pleasures and Principles of Good Food and Nigella Express: Good Food Fast which sold over one million copies in the UK alone – which, together with several successful TV series and her iPhone and iPad Apps, Nigella Quick Collection, have made... read full bio
At the age of ten, Pat LaFrieda made his first venture into the meat industry in the summer of 1981, when he began studying the ins and outs of the meat trade under the careful supervision of his ancestors. The summer of that year altered the trajectory of his life. After 28 years, he now owns and runs the most... read full bio
Curtis Stone, also known as “The Quiet Terminator”, is an Australian chef, author, and television personality best known for his appearance on “The Celebrity Apprentice 3”. He started his career working in Australian restaurants before moving to London to cook under Marco Pierre White at the Café Royal and Mirabelle before becoming head chef at White’s Quo Vadis. He went... read full bio
She is the quintessential American success story, a best-selling author and a television show host, a tastemaker to the stars and to the everyday housewife and family. She is Paula Deen, a down-home, strong willed mom who overcame personal tragedy, long odds, financial and physical challenges to carve one of the most effective and wide ranging entertainment brands that exists... read full bio
Sandra Lee is the internationally-acclaimed life-stylist, New York Times bestselling author and CEO of Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Inc. a multimedia enterprise focusing on quick and easy solutions for everyday living conveyed through television, books, magazines and branded products. She released an inspiring book about her life, Made From Scratch, the true story of how she went from being raised... read full bio
Padma Lakshmi, already known internationally as an actress, model, and award-winning writer, is most recognized as the host of the top-rated TV series Top Chef on Bravo. Lakshmi's three cookbooks, 'Easy Exotic', ‘The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs’, and 'Tangy, Tart, Hot and Sweet' encompass her love of international cuisine and desire for easy to follow recipes. Easy Exotic is... read full bio
Chef Goldman Duff and his fellow cake baking artists at Charm City Cakes starred in the popular Food Network show, Ace of Cakes. Duff has appeared on numerous shows including Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Iron Chef America, Chopped, Cupcake Wars, and Best Thing I Ever Ate. His work has also been featured on Oprah, The Price is Right, Jon &... read full bio
