Cliff Crooks

Executive Chef of BLT Restaurant Group & Host of "Chef Boot Camp"

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Cliff Crooks Biography

Chef Cliff Crooks is a celebrated figure in the culinary world, with over two decades of experience cooking in some of New York City’s most renowned kitchens. He began his career in the bustling restaurant scene of New York and quickly ascended through the ranks due to his exceptional talent and dedication. Crooks has held prestigious positions, including Executive Chef at BLT Steak New York and Culinary Director at BLT Restaurant Group, where he oversaw operations and menu development for the group’s acclaimed steakhouses. His career also includes tenures at top establishments like Salute!, Blue Water Grill, and Gramercy Tavern, where he refined his skills and developed his signature approach to bold, flavorful cuisine.

Chef Crooks’s expertise and dynamic personality have made him a popular figure on television, where he’s appeared on shows such as "Top Chef", "Chopped", and "Guy’s Grocery Games." His most notable role has been as the host of Food Network’s "Chef Boot Camp," where he mentors struggling chefs, helping them sharpen their skills and reignite their passion for cooking. Crooks’s direct yet supportive coaching style has endeared him to both contestants and viewers, as he combines his extensive culinary knowledge with a genuine desire to see others succeed.

Throughout his career, Chef Cliff Crooks has maintained a strong commitment to excellence, drawing inspiration from his experiences in New York’s finest kitchens. His passion for fresh ingredients, creative flavors, and meticulous technique is evident in his work, whether in the high-pressure environment of a fine dining restaurant or while mentoring chefs on television.

Cliff Crooks Videos

  • How To Cook a Steak with Cliff Crooks
    Clifford Crooks, the executive chef of BLT Prime and culinary director of ESquared Hospitality, stopped by the MUNCHIES Test Kitchen to show us how...
  • Cliff Crooks visits "Worst Cooks in America" | Food Network
    Will Chef Cliff Crooks survive his first Baseline Challenge in #WorstCooks Boot Camp?
  • Chef Boot Camp Trailer - Courtesy Food Network

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    Cliff Crooks is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Celebrity Chef, Food & Beverage, Television & Film.
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