Curtis Stone is an Australian chef, television host, and author celebrated for his culinary skill and engaging onscreen presence. Born on November 4, 1975, in Melbourne, Australia, he developed a passion for cooking at a young age, inspired by his grandmother, and later trained professionally under renowned chef Marco Pierre White in London.

Stone’s television career took off with the internationally popular Take Home Chef in 2006 and expanded with roles on Top Chef Masters, Around the World in 80 Plates, and regular appearances on NBC’s Today. He has also hosted Kitchen Inferno, Top Chef Duels, and All-Star Academy, and has served as a judge on Crime Scene Kitchen, while continuing to engage audiences through his PBS series Field Trip with Curtis Stone. 

Beyond his TV career, Stone owns acclaimed restaurants, including the Michelin-starred steakhouse Gwen in Hollywood, The Pie Room by Curtis Stone in Beverly Hills, and Woodend by Curtis Stone at the Maroma Hotel in Mexico. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and their two sons.