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 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 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.

Jennifer Behm-Lazzarini is Gordon Ramsay’s Season 2 winner of FOX’s MasterChef USA. After winning she started her catering company Pink Martini Catering with services on both the east and west coast. In 2015 she and her husband Julio open Red Fin Crudo + Kitchen and currently are working on a Vegan concept slated to open in 2018

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.

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.

Meet Chef Maricel Gentile, your culinary guide, and the heart and soul of our kitchen, known for her expertise in Asian flavors and her flair for blending tastes from around the world. As seen on the Food Network, Hulu, PBS, social media, and live culinary stages, Chef Maricel brings her unique touch and culinary artistry to every experience

Chef Eddie G’s culinary journey began at Rana’s Italian Restaurant in New York, where he started as a dishwasher and discovered the passion that would shape his career. He went on to graduate from Johnson & Wales College in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1988, combining his hands-on experience with a formal culinary education.

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 Elliott is a published author of cook books, Entertaining Solutions and Soulstice Recipes. Former online radio  show host of Chef Elliott’s Entertaining Solutions and is a Cutthroat Kitchen Food Network contestant for two  seasons.

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.

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).

THE NATIONAL BLACK CHEF ASSOCIATION From the beginning The National Black Chef’s Association mission has been to recognize African American Chefs, Culinarians, and Pastry artists around the United States and abroad.

Growing up in Australia Chef Big Mike looked forward to Friday school lunches—hot, fresh meat pies from the local tuck shop (bakery) delivered to the classroom. At home, his parents prepared traditional Aussie dishes, including meat-filled pastries made from cherished family recipes passed down through generations.

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.”

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.

It’s been 14 years, 3 months, and 1 week since “Chef Q” ventured to Philadelphia pursuing this amazing career in Culinary & Hospitality. Hey everybody, my name is “Quanise Pack a local chef from the Philadelphia area, serving experiences worth a lifetime.

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!

Shucking oysters changed my life. From the countless opportunities to work along side great chefs and mentors in their kitchen to representing Philly in the U.S. National shucking competition. I never thought I would come this far to be able to share my passion with you. Doctor Oyster started from a video of me commuting with oysters on the subway yelling “free oyster” and now is a luxurious mobile raw bar. I’m so proud that my hobby turned into my identity.

Chef Vincent Tropepe is an award-winning Brooklyn-born Italian American chef, culinary personality, author, restaurant consultant, and hospitality advocate. With decades of experience in the culinary industry, Tropepe has built a career centered around food, hospitality, and serving others.

Philadelphia born and raised Chef Tye Hall has had a passion for cooking since the age of 8 when she started cooking with her Nana. She didn’t start off with becoming a chef. In fact, after high school, she went into the Army and served her country. After her tours were done she stayed in her profession and became an LPN. It wasn’t until she lost her beloved Nana that she hung up her stethoscope and picked up a knife and went to work in the kitchen.