Anne Burrell

Anne W. Burrell, an American television chef and the former Institute of Culinary Education instructor she is a popular TV host. Anne W. Burrell is the host on Secrets of a Restaurant Chef for the Food Network, as well as co-host of Worst Cooks in America. Anne Burrell, with her signature spiky blonde locks and an energised persona on Food Network's Secrets of a Restaurant Cook series, provides simple and easy to master techniques for home cooks. Chef Burrell has also worked at many of the best eateries within New York, studied the culinary landscape and traditions of Italy as well as competed on Food Network's Iron Chef America. While growing up in the Upstate New York area, Chef Burrell found a passion for cooking and food at a young age. The Culinary Institute of America sparked her interest in the management of restaurants after she graduated with an English/Communications diploma at Canisius College Buffalo NY. The Culinary Institute of America was the place where I experienced my most memorable time in my life. It was difficult to master, do or work enough. Following graduation, Chef Burrell was in Italy for a year, studying at classes at the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners. She also worked in La Taverna del Lupo and La Bottega del 30 (a Michelin highly rated restaurant) in Tuscany. The chef gained an knowledge of Italian culture and cuisine while in Italy that has informed her style of cooking. Burrell was a member of the Garden of Dreams Foundation Advisory Board which brightens children who are facing obstacles and is also an Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Celebrity Ambassador. she promotes juvenile diabetes awareness. She talks about her culinary passion, and also shares her expertise in the culinary world, as she regularly is in the United States for the roles of speaker and mentor. Anne has always been grateful she was able to share her passion of her life, sharing her cooking skills with other people.