James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Art is the executive chef of Table Fifty-Two in Chicago, Southern Art in Atlanta, Art & Soul in Washington, D.C., and Lyfe Kitchen restaurants. He was Oprah Winfrey's personal chef for 10 years. He is also the founder of Common Threads, a nonprofit that teaches low-income kids how to cook. In 2007 Art also won the James Beard Humanitarian of the Year Award.
Charity: Reunion.org

Brian is the executive chef of Searsucker, Herringbone, Green Acre and Campine, all in Southern California. His restaurants have garnered many accolades, including being named among OpenTable's 100 Top Hot Spots in the nation. Brian began cooking at an early age, learning from his grandmother, and eventually enrolled in Le Cordon Bleu in Portland, Ore. He appears as a judge on Guy's Grocery Games.
Charity: Chimps Inc.

Eric is the executive chef and owner of The Roof on Wilshire, Etage and Greenspan's Grilled Cheese, all in Los Angeles. His cooking competition credits include winning Cutthroat Kitchen: Superstar Sabotage. Eric attended Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants; he is well-known for his fusion cuisine, molecular style and award-winning grilled cheese sandwiches.
Charity: Stu and the Kids

Chef and TV personality Madison was the first Chopped Grand Champion. He's been cooking since the age of 14 and got his big break working at Tavern on the Green under the tutelage of Patrick Clark. He's active in first lady Michelle Obama's Chefs Move to Schools initiative. Madison also runs a private catering and events company, Avenue Inc. He appears as a judge on Guy's Grocery Games.
Charity: Alzheimer's Association, New York City Chapter