All About Alex Guarnaschelli
Learn more about the Food Network host, judge and competitor.
Alex Guarnaschelli Bio
Alex Guarnaschelli is a chef who, after attending La Varenne Culinary School in Burgundy, France, began her international culinary journey training in Paris and New York with some of the world’s most acclaimed chefs including Guy Savoy and Daniel Boulud. In 2003, Guarnaschelli was given the opportunity to expand her repertoire and become the executive chef at Butter Restaurant, where she has since created her own eclectic American and green-market inspired menu. Alex first appeared on Food Network in 2006 as a competitor on Food Network Challenge, and since has been part of more than 600 episodes of programming on the network. She stars in Alex Vs. America, is a recurring judge on Chopped, host of Supermarket Stakeout and more. Alex bested nine rival chefs to win The Next Iron Chef: Redemption, earning the coveted title of Iron Chef. Alex is also the author of five cookbooks.
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