Anne Burrell

Anne W. Burrell was a television personality, a ex-chef of the Institute of Culinary Education and she was formerly an instructor of cooking. She hosts Secrets of a Restaurant Chef on the Food Network and the co-host of Worst Cooks in America. Anne Burrell, a Food Network host sporting spiky blonde locks and a lively appearance, shares tips on how to cook restaurant-style dishes at home, using easy methods. Chef Burrell is also a part of many of the best restaurants in New York, studied the culinary landscape and traditions of Italy and competed on Food Network's Iron Chef America. While growing up in Upstate New York, Chef Burrell was captivated by cooking and food in her early years. After earning an English and Communication diploma in Canisius College in Buffalo NY she pursued her interest in the industry of restaurants by registering as a student at The Culinary Institute of America. The student says "I enjoyed being a Culinary Institute of American student. I was awed by every moment." I just couldn't get enough pleasure from it. After graduating, chef Burrell resided in Italy for a year, studying 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) located in Tuscany. The chef gained an appreciation of Italian food and culture throughout her time in Italy and this has affected her cooking style. Burrell serves on the Garden of Dreams Foundation Advisory Board that brightens up the lives of struggling children. Additionally, she is a Juvenile diabetes Research Foundation's Celebrity Advocate in which she promotes awareness of the condition of children with diabetes. She is a frequent guest presenter at conferences, and she travels throughout the United States as part of her mentorship role. In her journey to culinary excellence, Anne has often said that I am very fortunate to share my passion to others.