All About Gabe Bertaccini
He's an Italian-born chef and Food Network host and competitor.
Gabe's Bio
Tuscan-born Gabriele Bertaccini, or Chef Gabe, has appeared as a competitor, judge, mentor and co-host on a slew of Food Network shows, including Ciao House, 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing and Beat Bobby Flay.
Gabe grew up in Florence, Italy, and learned to cook at a very early age. He began working in professional kitchens when he was only 13 years old, which is also when he started culinary school at the Buontalenti Institute of Culinary Arts where he specialized in Italian cuisine and Tuscan cooking. After graduating, he went on to work at several prestigious restaurants across Italy before eventually moving to Paris, France, to further his culinary knowledge. Soon after, he made the leap across the pond to bring his talents to the United States.
Gabe first moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where he started his successful supper club, Culinary Mischief, with his company iL Tocco Food. The success of the supper club led Gabe to bring this event to London, Los Angeles, New York and Italy.
After attracting attention and success all over the world, Gabe caught the eye of television producers and the rest, as they say, is history. He now calls Venice Beach, California, home along with his three Australian Shepherds. When he’s not busy filming for Food Network or running his catering companies, Gabe can be found surfing, hiking and, of course, cooking.
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