Ottawa, Ontario – Gusto Worldwide Media is pleased to announce that it’s in production of the iconic series Cook Like a Chef (20×30). A worldwide sensation, the show was originally created 20 years ago by Chris Knight and ran for six seasons. The new version features a diverse cast of four expert chefs who will teach you how to cook, not what to cook. Cook Like a Chef will be available internationally on Gusto TV and will make its Canadian premiere on CTV Life Channel in 2020.
A live-to-tape series, Cook Like a Chef is currently in production at Gusto Worldwide Media’s state-of-the-art studio. A true culinary experience, Cook Like a Chef pioneered a unique style by bringing the crew on-camera and providing viewers an up-close point of view. A sophisticated and fast-paced series, each episode focuses on a single ingredient with an expert chef explaining proper cooking techniques, tips and tricks. Cook Like a Chef is available on the international food channel Gusto TV and can be streamed on major platforms in Singapore, US, UK, and Latin America.
“Cook Like a Chef is energizing. Our crew on set get goosebumps and this adrenaline extends to our audience too,” said Chris Knight, Executive Producer and CEO of Gusto Worldwide Media. “Cook Like a Chef continues to resonate with chefs and home cooks today. We can’t wait to bring an updated version to the world.”
Cook Like A Chef
In its initial run, Cook Like a Chef spanned six seasons with 165 episodes and won a Gourmand cookbook award. Gusto has cast four established chefs with distinct culinary backgrounds that will offer viewers a fresh perspective in every episode. Gusto is proud to confirm the following hosts for Cook Like a Chef:
Chef 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. Formally, Katie worked as the personal chef to the Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his family. A proud recipient of the prestigious Top 30 Under 30 Award from the Ontario Hostelry Institute, Katie regularly gives back to her community through local food-related events and initiatives.
Chef Derek Dammann
Derek Dammann was raised in Campbell River, BC. Chef Dammann previously worked in one of Canada’s great Italian restaurants, Zambri’s, before making his way to the UK to work with Jamie Oliver. Today, Derek is based in Montréal where he is the proud owner of Masion Publique. Recently, he partnered with the Joe Beef team to open McKiernan Luncheonette, Rotisserie and Catering. He is the author of the best-selling cookbook, True North, Canadian Cooking from Coast to Coast.
Chef Natalia Machado
Originally from Buenos Aires, Natalia Machado is an award-winning chef who has brought her creative and authentic Argentinian fare to international competitions. Based in Montréal, Natalia is the Culinary Director for Ville Marie Collection and the host of Gusto’s One World Kitchen, where she showcases her culinary traditions while telling unique stories.
Chef Craig Wong
Craig is the Chef and owner of Patois Toronto, an Asian-Caribbean restaurant and the executive chef at Ting Irie, Dubai’s first Jamaican restaurant. Combining his Jamaican-Chinese heritage with classic French cuisine training, Craig Wong’s cooking has always been exciting, unique & packed with bold flavors. His passion for learning and relentless determination led him to working in three Michelin starred restaurants including Alain Ducasse au Plaza Athénée and The Fat Duck.
About Gusto Worldwide Media
Gusto Worldwide Media is a vertically integrated media company that produces, distributes, and broadcasts high-quality food content. Based in Canada, Gusto operates from its state-of-the-art facility which includes a studio, test kitchen, post-production plant, master control, and playout services. Gusto’s proprietary content includes over 500 hours of original food and lifestyle programming with 100 new hours created annually. In 2013, Gusto Worldwide Media launched its linear TV channel and SVOD service Gusto TV in Canada. In 2016, Bell Media launched the premium lifestyle channel Gusto in Canada, commissioning a multi-year slate of series from Gusto Worldwide Media. Internationally, Gusto Worldwide now operates bespoke channels on multiple platforms in the US, Singapore, Latin America, and the UK, with more rollouts to come.
Media Contact
Stephanie Swart – Digital & Marketing Coordinator
sswart@gustoworldwidemedia.com
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