Chef Tregaye is proud to be the first African American woman to win Food Network Star and one of the first Chefs to bring food to OWN Network with her show "Tregaye's Way." Lastly,  Chef Tregaye is a Host of  Cakalikes, featured on the Food Network and Discovery Plus.

Chef Leslie Daniel brings more than a decade of experience to his role as Executive Chef at Kuro, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City’s new-style contemporary Japanese kitchen. In 2024, Chef Leslie competed on Food Network’s Guy’s Grocery Games where he was crowned the winner.

Chef Jennifer Zavala has been a pioneering force in Philadelphia's culinary scene for the past 17 years, boasting a remarkable 30-year career in the industry.

Philip Dersch is the executive chef at the Valley Forge Casino Resort. Cooking for President Joe Biden and staff during his running. As well as, many other dignitaries, movie stars, and Master Chef’s.

White House 1992-2005 Worked for 3 First Families. Presidents George HW Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush. Author of “Dining at the White House” September 2013

Maria Liberati is an Italian- American Chef/Entrepreneur/Author  and  winner of the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Award for her culinary travel book series- The Basic Art of Italian Cooking. 

Julio has served as Executive Sous Chef at the prestigious Newport Mansions Food & Wine Festival and has cooked for dignitaries including President Bill Clinton, VP Joe Biden, and the Dalai Lama. He’s also been featured on Chopped, Beat Bobby Flay, and as a judge on The Great Food Truck Race.

Chef Chantele’ is a certified chef, ServSafe Instructor, and exam proctor with more than a decade of experience in the culinary and foodservice industry. She is a graduate of the Art Institute of Philadelphia (Culinary Arts Diploma) and Bucks County Community College (Chef Apprentice Program, Associate of Arts).

Chef Guy Mitchell has served as Executive Chef for the Philadelphia Eagles, all of the “Rocky” Hollywood film sets and has hosted QVC television shows.

Chef Jennifer Behm-Lazzarini, a self-taught powerhouse, captured America’s attention as the Season 2 winner of Gordon Ramsay’s MasterChef on FOX—and later claimed victory on Beat Bobby Flay.

Meet Chef Darryl Harmon, a renowned culinary mastermind, and Chef/Partner at Amina Restaurant & Lounge, Black Hen in Philadelphia, PA, and Vibe Burger in Riverdale, NJ. At Amina, his exceptional menu earned the prestigious Best of Philly 2023 award for "Best Southern Restaurant."

He is well-versed in global cuisine. His use of French and Japanese cuisine influences his fusion-style cuisine; he also has extensive experience as a personal chef, caterer, and pop-up chef vendor though out the Philadelphia area.

Philadelphia native, Chef Barry Sexton is an educator, leader, brand ambassador, recipe and menu developer with over 35 years of experience. A graduate from the Philadelphia Art Institute.

Working alongside many talented chef's throughout his culinary journey at different restaurants in and around  his community not only honed his culinary skills but also instilled in him the importance of community and tradition.

The Mobile Cooking Teacher-Native of Philadelphia, raised in West/Southwest Philly. Graduated from The Restaurant School of Walnut Hill College with a Pastry Arts Degree.

Born in province of Foggia, in the region Puglia, Italy, Chef Salvatore De Cristofaro began his
training in the culinary arts over 35 years ago, after he left Italy to move to the U.S. Arriving in the United States, Chef Salvatores first restaurant job was as the executive chef at Pavio's Restaurant International, in Philadelphia, PA.

Elijah Milligan grew up in Philadelphia, PA where he discovered his love for cooking at a young age, moving through the ranks of some of the city’s most respected kitchens.

A native of North Philadelphia, Chef Naimah Saleema Rutling, has been working in the food service industry for over 23 years. Quoting, Chef Nai, “My passion for serving people is my base so I have to treat it like a trampoline… Once I jump on, it is up to me how high I want to go.”

Chef Instructor Frank Benowitz is employed by Mercer County Community College, West Windsor, NJ, in the HRIM/Culinary Department and teaches a multitude of culinary and hospitality courses.

Covino created Bes’Dam Soup in the Spring of 2005 and has bring bringing smiles to family
dinner tables ever since! Ed has over 30 years of experience in Fine Dining, as well as an A.A. Degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson and Wales University, and a B.S. Degree in Hospitality Management from Florida International University.

He is known as the Baby Boomer Chef and has published recipes , made numerous radio and television appearances and is the only two time winner of the New York International Food Show Rapid Fire Challenge!

Cristina Martínez is a Mexican chef and activist for rights in Philadelphia,

Pennsylvania. Martínez is an immigrant originally from Capulhuac, Mexico, with

roots tracing back to the Aztec god and Matlazinca heritage before the conquest.

Marcus found his passion for food and the culinary arts at a young age. He got his start cooking with his late father and grandmother in Philadelphia, Pa. While attending McCaskey high school he enrolled in the culinary program at Lancaster CTV . After graduating, he attended Le Cordon Bleu and Walnut Hill College , securing degrees in Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry.