Presenter: Joanne Weir

As seen on: PBS

Programs: "Joanne Weir's Cooking Class"

Bio: Joanne Weir is a James Beard Award-winning cookbook author, cooking teacher, chef and public television personality. Joanne is the host of "Joanne Weir's Cooking Class", a 26-part cooking series currently airing on public television.

Awarded the very first IACP Julia Child Cooking Teacher Award of Excellence in 1999, Joanne shares a lifetime of experience that flavors everything she touches. Her first book, From Tapas to Meze (Crown, 1994,) was selected by Julia Child as one of her 12 personal favorites out of 1000 cookbooks published that year. 

Joanne also teaches hands-on cooking courses in her professional kitchen in San Francisco, California. Check here for recipes from Joanne's cookbooks, TV shows, and articles, as well as links to Joanne's favorite products

Presenter: Chef Tanya Holland

As seen on: The Food Network, The Cooking Channel

Programs: "Melting Pot"

Bio: Celebrity Chef Tanya Holland has been a visionary force in the culinary world for over 20 years. With an eye on elevating the cuisine of her heritage, Tanya pioneered the popular "new soul/southern cuisine" movement. Her incredible resume includes receiving a Grand Diploma from La Varenne Ecole de Cuisine in Burgundy, France; television host on The Food Network's Melting Pot (now showing on The Cooking Channel), cookbook author (New Soul Cooking ), culinary instructor, and much, much more. Tanya is the chef/owner of Oakland's legendary Brown Sugar Kitchen, and she recently opened her 2nd Oakland restaurant, B-Side BBQ.

She is currently on the Chef's Council for The Center for Culinary Development. In 2010, Tanya was inducted as a Les Dames d'Escoffier.

Presenter: Candice Kumai

As seen on : Lifetime Television, TLC

Programs: "Cook Yourself Thin", "Home Made Simple"

Bio: Host of "Cook Yourself Thin," and founder and creative artist behind StilettoChef.com, Candice Kumai encourages men and women of all ages to obtain optimum health and wellness through their food.  

After her appearance on the premiere season of Bravo’s "Top Chef", Candice became the Host of Lifetimes hit series, “Cook Yourself Thin” and contributing writer to the #1 New York Times bestseller, “Cook Yourself Thin: Skinny Meals You Can Make in Minutes.” She is currently the newest host to TLC’s “Home Made Simple,” food TV personality for Cooking Channel’s “Unique Eats” and writes for various food and lifestyle publications, including her new publication, "Pretty Delicious Cookbook".  

Presenter: Brian Boitano

As seen on : The Food Network

Programs: "What Would Brian Boitano Make?"

Bio: On his Food Network show, "What Would Brian Boitano Make?", Brian takes viewers on a reality cooking adventure as he creates amazing food for a new event in each episode focusing on innovative but accessible dishes, as well as demonstrates his culinary skills and talent for one-of-a-kind entertaining.

Few athletes have enjoyed the artistic and popular success that figure skater Brian Boitano has achieved since winning the gold medal for the United States at the 1988 Winter Olympics Games in Calgary, Canada. Brian, a three-time Olympian, has won more than 50 titles and was inducted into the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame, the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame, and the National Italian-American Hall of Fame. Brian won a primetime Emmy Award for his starring role in the HBO movie "Carmen on Ice."

Presenter: Manouschka Guerrier

As seen on: Food Network

Programs: "Private Chefs of Beverly Hills"

Bio: Known for her role in the premier season of the Food Network's "Private Chefs of Beverly Hills," Manouschka Guerrier is a talent for all seasons.

A former model, Manouschka Guerrier learned all she knows about cooking from her mother, Jacqueline, and professionally trained Haitian grandmother, Olga.

As the quintessential single, Manouschka owns and operates Los Angeles-based brand Single Serving, where she celebrates the single life and teaches other singles how to serve up chic, easy and affordable meals.

Presenter: Bobby Bognar

As seen on: The History Channel

Programs: "Food Tech"

Bio: TV Host and Bobby Bognar has been in the food service industry for over 25 years. His love of food and foodservice led directly to his stint as host of "Food Tech," on History Channel. "Food Tech" has been broadcast in over 15 countries and translated into over a dozen different laguages.

Bobby is also an in-demand speaker, and has appeared in the US, Brazil, and Mexico, where he has lectured on agriculture, food, and foodservice.

Bobby owns a restaurant ("The Point") and a catering company in Los Angeles, and is currenlty developing two new television shows. Bobby and his Executive Chef wife, Mayet Cristobal, live in Hollywood, CA with their son Max.

Presenter: Danielle Keene

As seen on : Bravo

Programs: "Top Chef: Just Desserts"

Bio: A talented pastry chef and culinary explorer, Danielle has been honored by Los Angeles Magazine, which dubbed her bread pudding “Best of Los Angeles.”

She was one of the first cheftestants on the debut launch Season 1 of Bravo’s popular spin-off series, "Top Chef: Just Desserts."

According to Danielle, who also owns Bittersweet - an online company offering a modern take on old-fashioned ice cream and dessert creations - "Top Chef: Just Desserts" was a great platform to show the world her love for desserts.

Presenter: Fabio Viviani

As seen on: Bravo

Programs: "Top Chef", "Top Chef All Stars"

Bio: Fabio Viviani, is the owner of Café Firenze in Moorpark, California and Firenze Osteria in Toluca Lake, California. He was a Fan Favorite on "Top Chef" Season 5, as well as the stand- out chef on Top Chef, Season 5, which was nominated three times for the 2009 Emmys. He has also been a recognized celebrity chef with ongoing appearances nationwide at culinary events, television, and radio.

Fabio’s first cookbook, 'Café Firenze Cookbook, Mangia e Bevi', penned with business partner and best pal since the age of 12, Jacopo Falleni has been a huge hit with rave reviews. Fabio is working on another book, ‘My Son is On Google, Recipes & Memories from an Italian Mom’ due out fall, 2012.

Presenter: Michelle Harris

As seen on : ION Life

Programs: "Alive + Well "

Bio: Television personality and actress Michelle Harris is the host and co-creator of the television program "Alive & Well with Michelle Harris," which airs on the Ion Life network.

Michelle helps viewers to reach their goals and look and feel their best. Her knowledge on living well helps to educate audiences in an entertaining way and create positive change.

She has been featured on shows such as Hollywood Green with Maria Menounos, Showbiz Tonight, and CNN. Michelle has also been seen in magazines such as In Touch, Women's World, Natural Beauty and Health, Celeb Life, and People Pets.

Presenter: Austin Lau

Company: YouTube

Role: Partner Programs - YouTube Next Chef

Bio: Austin works at YouTube at the global headquarters in San Bruno, California. He focuses on programs and initiatives that identify and cultivate video content creators on YouTube.

Austin's most recent programs include YouTube Next Chef, YouTube Next Trainer, and YouTube NextUp, and he's busy working on new programs for 2012.

If he's not pounding away on his laptop, you'll find him chasing walls in a swimming pool or chowing down on a Tea Leaf Salad at Burma Superstar in San Francisco.

A graduate of the Culinary School at the Art Institute of Los Angeles in 2001, Nyesha worked with her mentor, Josiah Citrin at Lemon Moon in Culver City and Mélisse in Santa Monica. Her resume also includes work with legendary French chef Joël Robuchon at his Michelin and Mobil award-winning Las Vegas restaurants, L’Atelier and The Mansion.

In 2011, Nyesha appeared simultaneously on two reality cooking shows as a contestant: Bravo’s Top Chef: Texas and Food Network’s new series, Chef Hunter, where she won the competition for the next executive chef at Wilshire in Los Angeles.

Presenter: Carrie McCully

As seen on : Food Network

Programs: "Chef Hunter"

Bio: As the host of the Food Network's "Chef Hunter," Carrie McCully is the principal of Force of Nature Media, a boutique-consulting firm that specializes in recruitment and placement of culinary professionals in the United States. Over the years Carrie has had the privilege of working with personalities including Alain Ducasse, Terrance Brennan, Martha Stewart, Alison Price Becker, and Kathryn Bigelow, among others.

On "Chef Hunter", Carrie brings in her candidates of out-of-work chefs to audition for a coveted executive chef position, experiencing the most pressure-filled night of their lives. Getting the job could change their fate — and the fortunes of a top restaurant. Teeming with emotion and incredibly high stakes, Food Network’s "Chef Hunter" looks behind the kitchen door at a uniquely cutthroat interview process that tests culinary skill, business acumen and the tenacity required to be an executive chef.