Ep. 39: Chef Chris Valdes on Food Network, Latin Flavors & Cooking With Purpose

This week on Fork This City, Josh and Gabby are joined by Miami-born chef, cookbook author, TV personality, and philanthropist Chef Chris Valdes.From starting his own catering business at just 19 years old to becoming a finalist on Food Network Star and appearing on shows like LIVE with Kelly and Ryan and Hallmark’s Home & Family, Chris has built an incredible career around his passion for food and bringing people together.They talk about Chris’s journey from the Miami food scene to television, how his Latino roots and Caribbean influences shape his cooking, and the stories behind his cookbook, One With The Kitchen. Chris also shares how he used his platform and passion for food to give back to his community, including helping provide tens of thousands of meals to families in need during the pandemic.#podcast #foodnetwork #chefchrisvaldes #nycfood