Anne Burrell

Anne W. Burrell was a television personality, a former chef of the Institute of Culinary Education and previously taught cooking. She is the host of her own Food Network show Secrets of a Restaurant Chef as well as co-host of Worst Cooks in America. With her trademark spiky blond hair and her pumped-up appearance, Anne Burrell eliminates the intimidation of dining out, and provides concise easy-to-master techniques for the at-home cook in her Food Network show Secrets of a Restaurant Chef. Chef Burrell was employed in New York at top restaurants and studied the Italian culinary traditions and landscape. She also competed as Iron Chef America on Food Network. While growing up in the upstate area of New York, Burrell became passionate about food and cooking. The Culinary Institute of America is where she enrolled after earning an English degree as well as a communications certificate at Canisius College Buffalo NY. The Culinary Institute of America is where I spent my most memorable time in my life. I couldn't seem to get enough pleasure from the experience. Following graduation, Burrell worked at La Bottega del 30 in Tuscany as well as La Taverna del Lupo (in Umbria) while attending an Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners. Burrell gained a greater knowledge of Italian culinary and cultural traditions while in Italy that has informed the way she cooks. Burrell participates on the Garden of Dreams Foundation Advisory Board that helps brighten the lives of kids who struggle. Additionally, she is a Juvenile diabetes Research Foundation celebrity advocate where she has a mission to raise awareness for juvenile diabetics. Burrell speaks on her culinary passion, and also shares her experiences in the food world when she travels throughout the US in the roles of mentors and speakers. Anne, throughout her entire culinary journey has stated that it's an honor to be able to share her passion for the food industry with people.