I was born and raised in Elmira, NY and am a graduate of Elmira Free Academy and The Wilma Boyd School of Business & Travel, Pittsburgh, PA. I've enjoyed a 39 year career in the Airline and  Travel & Tourism Industry working for Rosenbluth International (Corporate Travel Agency),  TWA, USAirways/American Airlines,  and Delta Airlines.  Throughout my many years of traveling the world, I've experienced many different cuisines and wines from near and far. 

Growing up in a large Italian family, where meals were considered to be events that were shared by family and friends, I learned to cook at an early age alongside my mother who taught me the recipes and traditions of her Italian heritage. 

An avid wine aficionado,  I have facilitated wine competitions for The American Wine Society,  The State of Virginia's Governors  Cup Wine Competition, International Eastern Wine Competition, and The New York State Fair commercial and amateur wine competitions. 

In addition to working at GSTBOCES, I'm currently the Chapter Chairperson for The Southern Fingerlakes Chapter of the American Wine Society and the Logistics Wine Manager for The Eastern Winery Exposition & Conference. Pairing food with wines is a passion of mine. I am thrilled to be one of the Celebrity Chefs for this wonderful event. 

I started in the food industry as a cook at a local restaurant at age of 16. Eight years later, I left that job as the head manager looking to learn new things and went on to become a stonemason while learning how to make specialized cakes in my spare time. 

In 2019, I took a chance and purchased a new business that was called Valhalla Cafe and 5 years later I have grown the business to become Valhalla Cafe and Catering Service, LLC. We flourished through COVID and other obstacles and now cater to 6 race car teams at Watkins Glen International Raceway as well as weddings and corporate events and more. 

I believe in serving only the freshest foods. I own a food truck as well that receives numerous compliments each year from people that come to eat at it from all over the United States and abroad. 

My name is Scott and I've had animal companions since I was a youngin'. I'm currently the pet dad to 2 dogs named Onyx and Chuck, and two cats named Juan and Chubby. 

I managed restaurants when I was younger and now work in the world of construction. In my off time I enjoy cooking for family and friends and reading, Please join me in helping raise money for the shelter so that our furry friends can get some care. Thanks!

Originally a Boston native,  I moved to the Horseheads area nearly 28 years ago.  After completing my formal degrees in engineering at Tufts University, I spent 4 years as a commissioned officer in the US Air Force, and then and subsequently accepted a position with Corning, Inc.  Over the past nearly 3-decades years with Corning, Inc, I have had a number of exciting assignments and opportunities, including traveling/living extensively in Asia. 

While my education/employment is engineering focused, my passion has always been theatre and cooking.  Growing up with the stereotypical “big Italian family”,  I developed a love of the culinary arts (and eating!).  And I proudly proclaim that my mother and grandmother are the best cooks on the planet!

In addition to being a “foodie”, I can occasionally be found strutting the stage as a performer with Elmira Little Theatre (most recently as “The D’Ysquith Family” in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder).

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, and working on my 1980 Fiat Spyder.

I am from Mosherville, Pennsylvania – right across the NY border – and have lived and worked in the Elmira area all my life. I rescued my dog, Murphy, when I was building my house at the age of 29, and it’s been an adventure for the past 6 years. He was a stray brought up to the area from North Carolina, which coincidently was where my house package came from, so I felt like it was meant to be. He’s been by my side for house projects, meeting my husband, and having 2 little boys.

I have worked for pladis (formerly known as DeMet’s Candy Co.) for the past 10 years, as a Research and Development Scientist, right here in Horseheads, NY. This means I develop and test new flavors of chocolates for the Flipz chocolate covered pretzels and Turtles Chocolate Brands. 

I have always enjoyed cooking, baking, and coming up with new food ideas and my job is the perfect creative outlet. With this year’s Celebrity Chef theme, it is extra special for me, as my grandmother was a great source of information and a wonderful taste tester for my creations.

I am the owner of the Steve Kettelle Team at Keller Williams Realty. I live in a peaceful cozy farmhouse with my three dogs and cat.  I love to cook, travel, have friends over and garden.  

I am no stranger to the SPCA. I have supported the shelter and volunteered here for many years with friends and co-workers. Being a pet dad, I am happy to, again, be part of the Celebrity Chef event. 

I am the owner of Wrightcut EDM & Machine in Southport, NY. 

I got a love of cooking early in life from my mother, Patrica Wright, a home economics teacher for Southside High school and my grandmother, Caryoln Wright (my mam), who cooked for the Elmira City Club, Gerbers and ended her career cooking at Masia’s in Pine City. I then learned many lessons from Pete Masia at Wrights Country Store cooking pizza. 

I have been a fire chief for the Big Elm VFD since 1996 and have enjoyed helping develop the Chicken BBQ recipe along with our breakfast menu. I have recently started B&D BBQ with my son, Dominick Wright, where we have made a few sauces and done some catering. 

I live in Mosherville, PA with my wife, Michele, and our three German Shorthair Pointers Briar, Clay and Holly. We enjoy bird hunting with them and just spending time with them. I hope you enjoy what I have prepared for you.