Robert Irvine

Robert Irvine is a world class chef, fitness authority, and philanthropist. Robert pioneered a new genre of programming for Food Network with his extreme cooking challenge show, Dinner: Impossible, which ran for 7 seasons and over 100 episodes. He parlayed that success into the more popular Restaurant: Impossible, which continues to air today. Robert has hosted or appeared on Food Network's Worst Cooks in America, Next Iron Chef, Restaurant Express, Chopped: Impossible, Guy's Grocery Games: Impossible, A Hero's Welcome, Food Network Star, ABC's Body of Proof, ABC Family's Melissa and Joey among others. The Robert Irvine Brand Family includes: Robert Irvine Foods, The Robert Irvine Foundation, FitCrunch, Fresh Kitchen, Public House, and Boardroom Spirits. Robert Irvine is also the author of four books: Impossible to Easy, Mission: Cook, Fit Fuel, and Family Table. In May 2016, Robert launched Robert Irvine Magazine a free digital magazine focusing on healthy recipes, fitness advice, and motivation for success in all areas of life. The magazine keeps a strong focus on Robert's appearance schedule, particularly with the USO and other military functions, and interviews a wide range of celebrities to talk about success, food, and fitness. Past interviews have included a wide range of athletes, military personnel, and actors, including Gary Sinise, Joe Manganiello, and Gary Player. Robert is a tireless supporter of our nation's military. Robert founded The Robert Irvine Foundation in 2014 to support the veterans and veteran causes that need the most help. A portion of the proceeds from Robert Irvine Foods goes directly to the foundation, along with public donations. The full amount of these funds are then disbursed through the foundation's grants program. Past grants have been awarded to the USO, Valor Service Dogs, the Gary Sinise Foundation, and the American Veterans Center. Robert gives of his time by attending troop rallies held by the Gary Sinise Foundation and by touring regularly with the USO. Robert has been on several USO tours that took him to far corners of the globe; he most recently toured with the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He is also a member of the board of the directors of The USO's DC-Metro chapter, the largest chartered chapter of the organization. Robert Irvine's Awards & Honors include: Ambassador of the Culinary Institute of America awarded in December 2007, Chef Professional from La Toque Blanche International, 2001 Culinary Excellence Award granted at Carnegie Hall by the Culinary Institute of America and the American Tasting Institute, Trustee of the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences' Five-Star Diamond Award, Member of the Malta Chefs Society (MCS), Episode of Restaurant:Impossible in the Culinary Hall of Fame, United States Navy Honorary Chief Petty Officer, Medal of Honor Society's Bob Hope Award for Excellence in Entertainment, US Department of the Army Outstanding Civilian Service Award Spring 2016, Spirit of Hope Award 2017