Mission: Cook!

Robert Irvine has led a one-of-a-kind life. He joined the merchant marine as a teenager, and would go on to become a cook in the Royal Navy where he happened to befriend a man named Prince Charles. Since then, Chef Robert has gone on to cook for presidents, prime ministers, royalty and celebrities. His professional honors include the title of Certified Executive Chef in the American Culinary Federation, Chef Professional of La Toque Blanche International and recipient of the Chef"™s Five Star Diamond Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences, 1998 until 2006. Recently, Robert was honored at Carnegie Institute of America and the American Tasting Institute. It's been a remarkable life and career, ranging from cooking on the beaches of Yemen for thousands of refugees to making a seven-course meal for First Lady Laura Bush and her friends on an aircraft carrier. Trained by the best European chefs, Robert also shares his cooking philosophy, his best recipes and tips on how to add that special twist to any dish.