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Terry French, known as the "Rebel Chef' is an American chef, recognized as winner of Season 2 of Food Network's Extreme Chef television show, and charity organization Chefs For Life.
Contents
- Sitting down with rebel chef terry french at new river grill pizza ft lauderdale florida
- Early life and education
- Career
- References
Sitting down with rebel chef terry french at new river grill pizza ft lauderdale florida
Early life and education
French was born in Evansville, Indiana. He attended Castle High School, and grew up foraging, hunting, fishing and cooking with his family. Prior to culinary school, Chef French served in the U.S. Navy, completing two world tours. French spent nine years as a tournament fisherman, nine years as first mate on a sport-fishing boat, and is a United States Coast Guard licensed captain.
French received his culinary degree from Scottsdale Culinary Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona, followed by apprenticeships in European, continental, and Asian cuisine.
Career
French has served as Corporate Chef, Executive Chef at several restaurants, and Owner and Executive Chef at Emma's Rotisserie in Somers Point, NJ and Rebel Catering based in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey.
In 2012, Chef French was invited to participate in the Food Network’s Extreme Chef program, which takes competitors out of the kitchen and into the most extreme locations in the world. French was named champion of Extreme Chef.
In 2013, French, as owner and Executive Chef of Culinary Dreams Catering. participated in the Ashbury Park Oysterfest.
He is also the founder and Managing Director of Chefs For Life, a charity organization which works to feed the hungry around the world, educate them about cooking and healthy eating, promote the appreciation of food and nature, and provide resources to combat hunger. He also works to support the charity No Kid Hungry.