Gordon Ramsay is back for a new season of Hell’s Kitchen, with 18 contestants competing for the Hell’s Kitchen title, Head Chef position and the $250,000 grand prize. The premiere will see Ramsay splitting the chefs up into two teams, the men on the blue team and the women on the red team. Many celebrities will stop by throughout the season, including Fran Descher, William Shatner, Jaleel White, Tatum O’Neal, Fred Willard, Taylor Hicks, Tiffani-Amber Thiessen, Lisa Loeb and chef Wolfgang Puck.
Here are the 18 contestants competing in season 14 of Hell’s Kitchen, which premieres Tuesday, March 3 at 8pm on FOX.
#18 Sarah Baumert
Age: 27
Occupation: Chef Instructor
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Signature Dish: Purple Peruvian Potato Puree with Sauteed Asparagus, Seared Filet Mignon and Portabella Mushroom Red Wine Reduction
#17 Monique Booker
Age: 23
Occupation: Line Cook
Hometown: Lynn, MA
Signature Dish: Moe’s Pasta
#16 Meghan Gill
Age: 28
Occupation: Executive Chef
Hometown: Roanoke, VA
Signature Dish: Pan Seared Rainbow Trout / Sauteed Morel Mushrooms, Blistered Corn, Pencil Asparagus, Sweet Onion Emulsion
#15 T Gregoire
Age: 31
Occupation: Line Cook
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Signature Dish: Coffee-Crusted Flank Steak, Parsnip Puree and Wilted Spinach
#14 Christine Hazel
Age: 30
Occupation: Banquet Chef
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Signature Dish: Seared Scallop with Braised Pork Belly, Polenta Cake, Poached Quail Egg and Pesto
#13 Mieka Houser
Age: 25
Occupation: Sous Chef
Hometown: Olney, MD
Signature Dish: Shrimp Cake with Peach Salsa, Asparagus and Remoulade
#12 Alison Rivera
Age: 27
Occupation: Sous Chef
Hometown: New York, NY
Signature Dish: Pan-Seared Red Snapper, Shaved Fennel Citrus Salad, Blood Orange Beurre Blanc
#11 Chrissa Schmerler
Age: 34
Occupation: Food Truck Chef/Owner
Hometown: Bellmore, NY
Signature Dish: Ginger Cookie Chicken with 5-Spice Sweet Mashed Potatoes
#10 Michelle Tribble
Age: 22
Occupation: Line Cook
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Signature Dish: Huevos Rancheros
#9 Randy Bell
Age: 45
Occupation: Line Cook
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Signature Dish: Raspberry Bourbon Barbeque Salmon
#8 Michael Dussault
Age: 38
Occupation: Senior Center Chef
Hometown: Hartford, CT
Signature Dish: Herb-Roasted Statler Breast of Chicken, Buttermilk Mashed Potato, Sauteed Asparagus, Sundried Cranberry Puree, Pan Au Jus
#7 Bret Hauser
Age: 30
Occupation: Sous Chef
Hometown: Delray Beach, FL
Signature Dish: Bone in Veal Chop Saltimbocca
#6 Adam Livow
Age: 31
Occupation: Amusement Park Chef
Hometown: Freehold, NJ
Signature Dish: New Zealand Lamb Chops with a Balsamic Fig Reduction
#5 Milly Medley
Age: 33
Occupation: Executive Chef
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Signature Dish: Seafood Mac and Cheese with Citrus Panko Topping
#4 Brendan Pelley
Age: 34
Occupation: Executive Chef
Hometown: Bedford, MA
Signature Dish: Tempura Soft-shell Crab, Yuzu Aioli, Quick Pickles, Ginger Garlic Sauce
#3 Nick Peters
Age: 25
Occupation: Private Chef
Hometown: Stoneham, MA
Signature Dish: Pan-Seared Duck Breast, Grilled Peaches, Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, Gorgonzola Dolce and Black Pepper Sherry Gastrique
#2 Cameron Spagnolo
Age: 33
Occupation: Banquet Chef
Hometown: Jersey City, NJ
Signature Dish: Coriander-Rubbed Rack of Lamb, Carrot Puree, Roast Eggplant, Pine Nuts, Raisins, Yogurt
#1 Josh Trovato
Age: 24
Occupation: Chef de Cuisine
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Signature Dish: Seared Scallops with Mango Pineapple Salsa and a Fennel Apple Pancetta Slaw with a Honey Mustard Bacon Vinaigrette
Staff Writer, BuddyTV
Jeff Dodge, a graduate of Western Washington University, has been a TV news editor for many years and has had the chance to interview multiple reality show stars, including Randy Jackson, Nick Cannon, Heidi Klum, Mel B and John Cena.
