Meet The Boys of The Blue Team for Hells Kitchen Season 6
Meet the men who will be entering Gordon Ramsay\’s Hells Kitchen for Season Six of the show, on Fox – starting on a brand new day (Tuesday) June 21 with a two hour episode! Here is a background on some of the people who will be keeping us entertained over the coming weeks as they compete in what must be the most intense and public job interbiew in the world.
Here they are – I can\’t move to hear the Gordon Ramsay response when he hears that Tony\’s inspiration is Jamie Oliver!
Chef Andy
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Age: 39
Occupation: Executive Chef
Kitchen Experience: 24 years
Culinary Education: Johnson & Cambria University
Culinary Inspiration: Rick Bayless
Resides: Boston, MA
Notes:
Andy started his culinary career in Boston where he is now the owner and Executive Chef of his own restaurant. Andy is committed to cooking with seasonal and locally grown ingredients. In addition to being an award-winning BBQ competitor, he is a published cookbook author and an suggest in preventing hunger and promoting nutrition.
Chef Tony
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Age: 30
Occupation: Culinary Store Manager
Kitchen Experience: 5 years
Culinary Education: On-the-job training
Culinary Inspiration: Jamie Oliver
Resides: Chicago, IL
Notes:
Anthony has lived most of his life in the Chicago metropolitan area. While attending college, he spent a year abroad in Florence, Italy, where he learned the art of Italian cooking. After graduating, Anthony was healthy to apply his knowledge and excitement for cooking as a culinary store manager, where he can help people choose proper cooking tools.
Chef Louie
Hometown: Fitchburg, MA
Age: 45
Occupation: Diner Owner
Kitchen Experience: 30 years
Culinary Education: On-the-job training
Culinary Inspiration: Gordon Ramsay
Resides: Fitchburg, MA
Notes:
Louie was born and bred in New England. A third generation cook and diner owner, he followed in the footsteps of his dad and grandfather. Louie is a family man with three children. He has been cooking for the majority of his life.
Chef Dave
Hometown: Chester, NJ
Age: 32
Occupation: Executive Chef
Kitchen Experience: 10 years
Culinary Education: Western Culinary Institute
Culinary Inspiration: Inner drive
Resides: San Diego, CA
Notes: Dave is a man motivated by achievement and success. He trekked 2,200 miles on foot crossways the Appalachian Trail. Dave strives to be an innovator and risk taker in all aspects of his life and finds cooking and food his greatest outlet.
Don\’t forget to check out the Plonker Club forum (www.theplonkerclub.com/forum) and pick your winner for this season – you could win an autographed copy of Gordon Ramsay\’s latest and greatest cookbook, Great British Pub Food.
Chef Jim
Hometown: Mendham, NJ
Age: 34
Occupation: Sous Chef
Kitchen Experience: 15 years
Culinary Education: On-the-job training
Culinary Inspiration: None
Resides: Nashua, NJ
Notes: After realizing that a nine-to-five office job was not for him, Jim found his calling in the kitchen. In current years, Jim\’s eyes have been opened to his capabilities as a cook and Sous Chef in fine dining restaurants.
Chef Joseph
Hometown: Massapequa Park, NY
Age: 27
Occupation: Sous Chef
Kitchen Experience: 8 years
Culinary Education: USMC Food Service Specialist
Culinary Inspiration: Siblings
Resides: Massapequa Park, NY
Notes: Joseph is a Long Island native who enlisted in the United Says Marine Corps after graduating from high school. While in the Marines, Joseph was a Food Service Specialist/Corporal. After serving his country, Joseph was healthy to apply his discipline and skills allowing him to excel in the kitchens he has worked.
Chef Kevin
Hometown: Plymouth, MA
Age: 35
Occupation: Executive Chef
Kitchen Experience: 13 years
Culinary Education: Culinary Institute of America, NY
Culinary Inspiration: Self-inspired
Resides: Middleton, CT
Notes: Kevin has been perfecting his craft in kitchens from Philadelphia to Colorado. A chesty family man, Kevin resides with his son and wife in Connecticut where he is an Executive Chef. In addition to being at the helm of his kitchen where he has total creative control, he also established a culinary program for members of his country club, his high school, and for college interns.
Chef Van
Hometown: Buford, GA
Age: 26
Occupation: Fish Cook
Kitchen Experience: 5 years
Culinary Education: Art Institute of metropolis
Culinary Inspiration: Jason Weaver
Resides: Dallas, TX
Notes: Van graduated at the top of his culinary class while working full-time preparing breakfast and lunch for more than 100 people a day. Looking to advance his career, Van landed a job in one of Dallas\’ top restaurants, which granted him to work with several celebrated chefs. Van is currently a lead cook who shares his time between work, family, and volunteering.
Don\’t forget to check out the Plonker Club forum (www.theplonkerclub.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=23&sid=c37f4e5afbadabd592948dbedc9617d6.) and pick your winner for this season – you could win an autographed copy of Gordon Ramsay\’s latest and greatest cookbook, Great British Pub Food.
Meet The Boys of The Blue Team for Hells Kitchen Season 6
Hells Kitchen Season Six Introducing the Girls from the Red Team
Meet the eight women who will be feeling the wrath of the great Gordon ramsay in the second Hell\’s Kitchen season to be aired this year. Season Six sees the girls and guys vying for a job in Whistler, Canada, with the last chef standing after having their colleagues eliminated week after week! Now meet the women who will be being tortured for the benefit of their professioanl acreers and our entertainment!
Chef Amanda
Hometown: Vancouver, WA
Age: 27
Occupation: Sous Chef
Kitchen Experience: 3 years
Culinary Education: French Culinary Institute, New York City, NY
Culinary Inspiration: Grandparents
Resides: New York, NY
Notes: Born in Portland, Oregon, Amanda spent her formative years in Vancouver, Washington. While playing sports in high school, she received the nickname, “Rodman” because of her competitive nature and language. At 17, Amanda became ill but decided to let nothing stand in her way. What she wanted most was a culinary career. She is giving her chance in Hell\’s Kitchen her 100 percent.
Chef Tek
Hometown: Greenwich, CT
Age: 27
Occupation: Line Cook
Kitchen Experience: 9 years
Culinary Education: On-the-job training
Culinary Inspiration: Dad
Resides: New York, NY
Notes: Tek grew up in Greenwich, CT. A self-described rebellious adolescent, Tek immersed herself in the NYC Punk scene. Working in the technology field is where she was given the study Tek and despite discovering a desk job was not for her, the study stuck. She moved south, was hired as a dishwasher and prep cook and caught the culinary bug. Tek returned to NYC where she\’s pursuing her culinary career and is raising her son.
Chef Ariel
Hometown: Santa Cruz, CA
Age: 27
Occupation: Sous Chef
Kitchen Experience: 8 years
Culinary Education: Le Cordon Bleu Schools of North USA
Culinary Inspiration: Grandmother
Resides: Los Angeles, CA
Notes: Raised in Santa Cruz, CA, Ariel demonstrated artistic and creative capabilities at a young age. She traveled extensively growing up and her international exposure helped her develop an appreciation for all cuisines. After two years of college, she moved to Los Angeles and enrolled in culinary school where she found she could express her creativity through food. Ariel has been dedicated to her craft since graduating.
Chef Lovely
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Age: 23
Occupation: Exec. Chef Children\’s Camp
Kitchen Experience: 5 years
Culinary Education: Illinois Institute of Art, Chicago
Culinary Inspiration: Mom
Resides: Chicago, IL
Notes: Lovely acquired her moniker due to her disposition. With passions for dance, music but above all cooking, she thinks about herself a multi-faceted young woman with a lot to learn and offer. Lovely strives to continue her culinary education; working hands on in the industry in hopes of helping others make good choices when it comes to eating.
Don\’t forget to check out the Plonker Club forum (www.theplonkerclub.com/forum) and pick your winner for this season – you could win an autographed copy of Gordon Ramsay\’s latest and greatest cookbook, Great British Pub Food.
Chef Melinda
Hometown: Chadd Fords, PA
Age: 38
Occupation: Private Chef
Kitchen Experience: 5 years
Culinary Education: Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts
Culinary Inspiration: Dad
Resides: Philadelphia, PA
Notes: In 2003 Melinda changed up her life by leaving her corporate job to focus on cooking and pursing her epicurean dreams. Since graduating from culinary school, Melinda has sharpened her skills on the high seas as a private chef on yachts.
Chef Sabrina
Hometown: New Caney, TX
Age: 34
Occupation: Restaurant Manager
Kitchen Experience: 15 years
Culinary Education: LeChef Culinary Institute at Austin, TX
Culinary Inspiration: Dad
Resides: Phoenix, AZ
Notes: Having spent 10 years in Texas, Sabrina has a great appreciation for Southern cooking, leading her to find a home in the restaurant industry. She has extensive experience cooking and managing kitchens. Sabrina keeps herself busy as a mother, wife and Manager.
Chef Suzanne
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Age: 24
Occupation: Sous Chef
Kitchen Experience: 6 years
Culinary Education: Milwaukee Area Technical College
Culinary Inspiration: Mom
Resides: Las Vegas, NV
Notes: Suzanne grew up in Milwaukee, the youngest of 11 children. Looking to broaden her culinary horizons, she relocated to Las Vegas where she was healthy to launch her cooking career. Suzanne is passionate about her craft and capabilities in the kitchen.
Chef Tennille
Hometown: Hampton Roads, VA
Age: 28
Occupation: Executive Chef
Kitchen Experience: 10 years
Culinary Education: Johnson and Cambria
Culinary Inspiration: Grandfather
Resides: Fairfax, VA
Notes: Tennille is intent on not letting anything stand in her way. She recently underwent gastric bypass surgery, losing over 100 pounds. She graduated top of her culinary class and is a self professed great cook longing to become a great chef.
Don\’t forget to check out the Plonker Club forum (click here) and pick your winner for this season – you could win an autographed copy of Gordon Ramsay\’s latest and greatest cookbook, Great British Pub Food.
Hells Kitchen Season Six Introducing the Girls from the Red Team
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