Porter Brooks Celebrity Chef, FOOD TV Host, Bestselling Author

Personal Bio

Porter Brooks is a world-renowned TV Host Celebrity Chef, taste-maker, bestselling author, and lifestyle expert. Sharing his contagious love for both food and entertaining, Porter touches the hearts of millions through his eclectic palette of innovative recipes, culinary techniques and design ideas recognized by foodies and style influencers alike. Porter is known as a true soul chef, bringing his American roots and diverse cross-cultural European influence to the American table for more than two decades. His on-camera energy and unparalleled flair has led him to become a favorite on live television, demonstrating his craft and expertise through various television series, print and online publications. Porter began his culinary affair at the age of five, growing up in the kitchen of his grandparents’ steak and seafood restaurant. A natural cook since childhood, Porter brings his lifelong memories and spontaneous travel adventures to his viewers, empowering them to entertain with jaw-dropping style and ease. Often coined as a cross between Martha Stewart and Indiana Jones, Porter brings his fearlessness and finesse into all aspects of his work. He is the creator and host of breakout TV show Entertaining People (2007-2013), now in domestic release and airing in more than 100 million cable homes nationwide. Porter is also the creator and host of Urban Bite (2016), a hip food TV series for the home cook and entertaining enthusiast shot live in New York. He is a regular lifestyle correspondent on network television and at major live events, as well as an EMMY judge. The bestselling author of Parties & Celebrations Cook Book (2015), Porter also created home and accessories line, Modern Luxury and line of wines, Porter Estate Vineyards. His websites include PorterBrooks.com, EntertainingPeople.com, among many others. Porter has worked and appeared on behalf of multiple charities throughout his career with a special interest in the arts, hunger and organizations dedicated to protecting and inspiring young adults. Currently he resides in Los Angeles and Palm Springs where he continues to create great food, wine, travel and lifestyle content daily.