Elena Besser

Elena is a Brooklyn-based, Chicago-bred Chef and TV Host. She’s also a pop-culture and entertainment expert. She graduated from Northwestern University where she studied theatre and film. Elena didn’t come from a long line of cooks, but she came from a family that prioritized flavor. She got her culinary degree from International Culinary Center in 2016 and perfected her skills at New York Times 3-Star Restaurant, Lilia, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She has been a TV host since she was 14. Elena is a chef-personality on Food Network Kitchen for “Breakfast with Besser”, the Food Network / Cooking Channel’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate”, Amazon’s “Today’s Deals Live” and red-carpet host for The James Beard Awards livestream on Twitter. She has regular appearances on The Today show, showcasing tips and tricks to be more resourceful in the kitchen, and, most recently, hosted The Today Show series “Head of the Table.” She is the founder and culinary director of The Lineup, a series highlighting the top cooks working at the best restaurants in America.