Gusto TV Hosts
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Lauren Gulyas
Lauren perfected her culinary craft in some of the industry’s best kitchens in Ottawa, Prince Edward County, British Columbia and Costa Rica. After years of working behind the scenes in restaurants, Lauren is now focusing on her food televi
Kyle Crawford
Kyle Crawford is a social media content creator and Toronto-based food stylist.
Kimberly Lallouz
In 2016, Kimberly Lallouz starred in a cooking show “Les Garden-Partys de Kimberly” and is now bringing her knowledge, passion, and love for food to One Big Recipe and Holiday Eatz.
Katie Ardington
Well-established in the Ottawa culinary scene, Chef Katie Ardington is the executive chef for the Beckta restaurant group, overseeing Play Food&Wine, Beckta, and gezellig.
Juan Pablo Gonzalez
Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Juan Pablo started cooking at a young age, making Sunday lunches with the men in his family. By university, his classmates were paying him to make their meals.
Josh Karbelnik
Chef Josh Karbelnik co-owns Karbs Catering & Private Events with his wife Erica Karbelnik where they make every event special and personal. In 2024, Karbs Catering & Private Events won the Canadian Choice Award for private chef in Toronto.
Joe Friday
With Toronto’s top-rated burger under his belt, Joe Friday’s culinary adventures continue with Gusto TV’s BLITZ! and Gusto TV Studios Presents: The Lineup.
Joanna Chery
Born and raised in Montréal, Québec, Joanna Chery comes from a long line of talented home chefs. She learned to cook authentic Greek dishes from a young age and, with a large family, there was always a crowd to cook for!
Jim Kelley
Jim Kelley, eccentric co-host of Junk Brothers, opened a few small companies of his own. He tried his hand at running an Antique store in Ottawa and then decided to focus on the transportation of antiquities.
Jim Foster
Jim Foster is the charismatic co-owner of Pelican Seafood Market and Grill in Ottawa, Canada, where he proudly carries on a 38-year legacy in the family business.
Jessica McGovern
While baking is her greatest passion, Jessica McGovern’s love for adventure has taken her around the world. She has travelled to almost every continent, teaching English as a second language and developing her baking talent, picking up tips from Australia to Africa.
Jasmine Rose Ibrahim
Born in Ottawa, Jasmin Rose Ibrahim developed a passion for food and entertainment at a very young age.
Jae-Anthony Dougan-Holder
Hana Etsuko Dethlefsen
Hana Etsuko Dethlefsen is passionate about simple and authentic Japanese home cooking. Born and raised in Canada to a Japanese mother and German father, Hana had the opportunity to live in Japan from 2001-2004.
Georges Laurier
Georges love for cooking started at the young age of 15 after working for a catering business. After pursuing a career in the culinary arts and even opening his own restaurant, he continues to work as a chef in various well-known locations,
Gavan Knox
Chef Gavan Knox is an award-winning Irish Canadian baker, chocolate aficionada, and LGBTQ+ father of two.
Eva Bee
Eva Bee’s journey in the culinary world began at a young age, immersing herself in the food industry and honing her skills as a chef with a passion for local ingredients.