‘Top Chef Family Style’ Full Cast List: Meet Meghan Trainor, Marcus Samuelsson and others
'Top Chef Family Style' puts the country's most gifted young cooks against each other in a contest to prove that their culinary abilities have ripened to perfection.'Top Chef Family Style' keeps it all in the family as 13 couples battle in the kitchen for a chance to win $50,000 in this high-stakes, heartwarming competition. Each week, the Chef Duos will demonstrate their culinary skill and collaboration, and at the conclusion of their epic adventures, one Chef Duo will be proclaimed 'Top Chef Family Style' champion.
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Meghan Trainor (Host)
Meghan Trainor loved singing and composing since she was a child. Before becoming famous, she wrote songs for Sabrina and Rascal Flats. Her debut single in 2015 won her a Billboard music award. She quickly signed with Epic Records and, at that level of success, her first song was the smash hit 'Meghan Trainor: All About That Bass (2014),' released in June 2014. Epic initially offered the song to a few other singers, but since no one was interested, Trainor did it herself.
Marcus Samuelsson (Head Judge)
Chef Marcus Samuelsson is a world-renowned chef who has wowed the culinary world with a unique combination of culture and aesthetic perfection. At Aquavit, Marcus drew the attention of the culinary world. During his time as executive chef, he obtained a three-star rating from the New York Times, making him the youngest person in history to do so. Marcus is the author of many cookbooks, including 'The Soul of a New Cuisine', which won the James Beard Award, and 'Marcus Off Duty: The Recipes I Cook at Home'. Marcus is a recurrent judge on Food Network's 'Chopped', which has a monthly audience of over 20 million people, and was a mentor on ABC's 'The Taste', where he guided a team of young culinary talent through a series of tasks. Marcus is the creator of the well-known website Food Republic.
'Top Chef Family Style' features 13 pairs of participants
Kiran Alwy & Moid Alwy
Kiran began cooking with her father and grandmother when she was seven years old, and she continues to host cooking contests with them to this day. Her passion of international cuisine was influenced by her background, and she is fully self-taught. Moid, Kiran's father, is a foodie who enjoys fine eating and frequents the area's most prominent eateries. Moid and Kiran have been tennis partners for a long time, and their seasoned coordination will keep them one step ahead of the competition.
Milan Bhayana & Chandrani Ghosh
Milan enjoys reading and does well in social studies, but he is not your typical teenager. He's travelled the world playing 'Magic: The Gathering', which has given him the opportunity to sample some of the world's most delectable foods. Chandrani, Milan's mother, was born in India and did not learn to cook until she was in her 20w while living in the United States. She enjoys cooking with a lot of heat, and her favorite cuisines are Indian and Italian.
Khalil Blue & Willie Blue
Khalil has loved cooking since he was eight years old and has always known that he would devote his life to it! Willie, Khalil's father, received his southern culinary skills and recipes from his close-knit family's older generations. He is a master of Texas BBQ and has perfected his seasoning and smoking techniques. His traditional culinary approach will complement Khalil's innovative vision and sophisticated skills perfectly.
Ainsley Crouse & Hayley Crouse
Since she was three years old, Ainsley and her mother have been cooking together in the kitchen. She prepares for the whole family five days a week, and her speciality is fish tacos. Hayley, Ainsley's mother, enjoys cooking with fresh salsas in the summer, and her family especially enjoys her Asian-inspired recipes.
Jack Cruickshank & Bobbie Lopez
In the kitchen, Jack has always been a Master. He began cooking meals when he was five years old, but it wasn't until he was seven years old that he was able to use knives and operate the oven and stove. Jack was self-taught at first, with the support of his grandparents, who were avid cooks. Jack is constantly in the kitchen, experimenting with various cuisines such as Mediterranean and Italian – he's also a patented inventor! He selected his mother as his partner since she has supported him since the start of his culinary career.
Kennedy Torres & Rosie Torres
Kennedy admires Ree Drummond's cooking approach and considers her a culinary idol. She began cooking at the age of six and now spends much of her time watching culinary shows and inventing new dishes. Kennedy also won Season 6 of 'Chopped Jr'. Kennedy's mother Rosie's kitchen is usually brimming with food, so working quickly is essential! She admires Gordon Ramsay's candor and thinks herself to be a little like him, except the cussing!
Anika Kumar & Anupama "Anu" Kumar
Anika began cooking from a very young age. She picked up a lot of her talents at various cooking summer camps, including a few lessons at Sur La Table. Anika was also a contestant on 'Master Chef Junior' Season 8. Anupama, Anika's mother, grew up in India admiring local star chef Sanjeev Kapur. Anupama mostly prepares Indian cuisine, although she also meddles with Asian and Mexican.
Ocean Kanekoa & Jaydene Kanekoa
Ocean's passion for cooking may be traced back to his family, which includes a long history of chefs and cooks. With a family that was often in the kitchen, he was naturally introduced to cooking from a young age. Jaydene, Ocean's sister, works as a group sales executive at the same hotel where her father works as the Executive Chef, therefore she naturally promotes her father's restaurant.
Taylor Ellison & Elizabeth Frame Ellison
Taylor's passion for cooking stemmed from a desire to fulfil his palate's curiosity as well as his brain's ingenuity. From an entrepreneurial and creative standpoint, he gained cooking skills. Taylor has attended cooking schools both in the United States and abroad, notably in France and Italy. It's no surprise that Elizabeth, Taylor's mother, would be the ideal match for her son, given her role as a support foundation for his culinary businesses. She is ecstatic to have this chance to create a memory that she and her kid will treasure for the rest of their lives.
Delilah Flores & Daniel "Danny" Flores
Since she was eight years old, Delilah has had a passion for food. Delilah adores cooking Mexican food and is interested in trying new recipes with unusual ingredients. Delilah's Uncle Danny, who started it all for her, has been Delilah's kitchen companion since the beginning. The first item they baked together was a decadent carrot cake.
Kaj Friis-Hecht & Liz Thorpe
Kaj's father is a restaurateur, and he grew up seeing the kitchen crew prepare incredible food. Kaj was trained by Chef Harveen Khera, a dining room manager from his father's restaurant, who helped him turn his innate gift into professional-level cooking talents. Kaj was also the champion of 'Chopped Junior' in 2017. Liz Thorpe, Kaj's aunt, is a nationally recognized cheese expert whose expertise has led to a lucrative consulting practice and appearances on daytime talk shows.
Eva Kopelman & Jenn Kopelman
Eva has always had a passion for cooking and spent much of her childhood helping her mother, Jenn, in the kitchen. Eva is a self-taught cook with a sizable and rapidly expanding social media following. Jenn enjoys hearty Italian cuisine, but because to Eva's culinary foresight, she has acquired a discerning taste and is fearless of unusual flavour combinations.
Brooke Nathanson & Carol Weiss
Brooke is a young entrepreneur with her own cake business. She began cooking at the age of five with her grandmother, Carol, who has taught her the majority of her culinary skills. Brooke has also attended cooking workshops at Sur La Table, Dana's Bakery, and Martha Stewart through Zoom. Carol is a retired travel consultant who continues to travel and eats a variety of cuisines.
Bravo's 'Top Chef Family Style' premieres on March 3.